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Role of the City or Town
Miscellaneous
100
A rule that everyone must keep is a _____.
law
100
Money paid to the government for services is called _______.
taxes.
100
The town/city council is led by the ___________
the mayor.
100
When people discuss and listen to one another's ideas on an issue, this is called a __________.
a debate
200
The leader of a town or city is a _______.
mayor
200
Taxes you pay on top of the purchase price of something is called __________. (Example a pair of sneakers is $49.99 plus this kind of tax.)
sales tax
200
When people vote to choose an idea or to select a person to be in charge this is called __________.
an ELECTION
200
When you make a 911 call on a cell phone, it is very important to know what piece of information?
You need to know your exact address or location!
300
A group of people who pass laws is _________.
city or town council
300
Taxes that the owners of Chick-Fil-A and Stars and Strikes pay is called
business tax
300
True or false? The mayor and city council are named by the state governor.
False, these are ELECTED positions.
300
Why do we have laws?
Laws protect us and help us stay orderly.
400
A person who works without pay is a ________.
volunteer
400
Money your parents pay based on the value of your house is called ___________.
property taxes
400
What are some of the city or town SERVICES that are paid for with taxes?
Police Department, Fire Department, EMT's, libraries, public schools and universities, public parks, roads, street lights and signs. -
400
Stopping at a stop sign is what kind of law?
This is a traffic and safety law.
500
When people vote to decide on a rule or person they want in charge is called __________.
an election.
500
Money you pay the government from your salary or money you earn is called ____________.
income tax
500
PROBLEM: It takes too long to turn from Bell Road onto Boles Road every morning. I would like to contact the city of Johns Creek. Whom do I contact?
You would contact the Johns Creek city council and Mayor Bodkin.
500
Taking things from a store without paying or seriously injuring someone on purpose is an example of breaking what kind of law?
This would be breaking a criminal law.