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Chapter 25 Section 1: Counties, Towns, and Townships

Chapter 25 Section 1: Counties, Towns, and Townships. Big Idea: Forms of local government include counties, Towns, Townships, and special districts. vocabulary. County Township Special district. Notes. Describe the government structure of counties What is the function of a county?

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Chapter 25 Section 1: Counties, Towns, and Townships

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  1. Chapter 25 Section 1: Counties, Towns, and Townships Big Idea: Forms of local government include counties, Towns, Townships, and special districts

  2. vocabulary • County • Township • Special district

  3. Notes • Describe the government structure of counties • What is the function of a county? • Why is there a need for reform in county government? • Describe government in towns/townships • Describe government in special districts

  4. Chapter 25 Section 2: Cities and Metropolitan Areas Big Idea: Once primarily rural, the United States’ population has become much more urban.

  5. Vocabulary • Incorporation • Charter • Mayor council government • Strong mayor government • Weak mayor government • Commission government • Council manager government • Zoning • Metropolitan

  6. Notes • Why did America’s population shift from rural to urban society • Explain the process of incorporation and the function of city charters • Contrast the major forms of city government. • Why is there a need for city planning • What are some municipal functions? • What challenges do suburbs and metropolitan areas face?

  7. Ch 25 section 3: Providing Important Services Big Idea: State and Local governments provide numerous expensive services for their citizens

  8. Vocabulary • Medicaid • Welfare • Entitlement • urbanization

  9. Notes • Why do State governments have a major role in providing important services? • What types of services do States and Local governments provide? • Why do the amount and types of services available to citizens vary greatly from State to State?

  10. Chapter 25 Section 4: Financing State and local government Big Idea: States and local governments use taxes to collect the revenue that pays for services.

  11. Vocabulary • Sales tax • Regressive tax • Income tax • Progressive tax • Property tax • Assessment • Inheritance tax • Estate tax • budget

  12. Notes • Describe the major Federal and state limits on raising revenue: • List the 4 principles of sound taxation: • What are major tax and nontax sources of State and local revenue? • Describe the budget process: • 1. • 2. • 3. • 4. • 5. • 6.

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