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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
THIRD GRADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT - GEORGIA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the leader of local government? | The Mayor |
| They mayor is in the _________ branch of local government. | Executive |
| The Legislative Branch of government does what? | makes laws |
| What is the legislative branch of local government? | City Council or in some communities the County Commission |
| What is the main job of the City Council? | To make laws and rules for a city. |
| What is the judicial branch of government? | The courts. |
| What is the job of the local courts? | The courts decide if laws have been broken. The courts settle disagreements. |
| What officials work in the courts? | judges |
| What services are provided by local government through taxes? | schools, police protection, fire protection, local libraries, roads & road repair, parks |
| How does someone become a mayor or city council member? | The run in an election and are voted for by the citizens. If they get the majority of the votes, then they will serve. |
| Why do citizens pay taxes? | Citizens pay taxes to support the government to help to provide services to everyone in the community. |
| What are the three kinds of taxes? | income tax, property tax, and sales tax |
| What are some things good citizens do? | Good citizens vote and stay informed, communicate with government leaders, pay taxes, obey laws, volunteer in their community, and serve on courts for jury duty. |
| How do citizens help make decision about taxes? | Citizens may vote to raise or lower taxes. |
| What are the three branches of local government? | Executive Branch - Mayor Legislative Branch - City Council Judicial Branch - Courts |