Government Chapter 24 – Flashcards
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what displaces people in city neighborhoods
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zoning regulations
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what is associated with homelessness and gangs
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drug abuse
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this problem often involves alcoholism or mental illness
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homelessness
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that bars discrimination in housing
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open housing act
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what is the federal government program for housing
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urban renewal
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who is responsible for school policy
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school board
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subways, trains, and buses
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mass transit
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what does the state do once incorporation is done
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issue a charter
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what event is held to determine incorperation
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referendum
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local government in new england and midwest
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township
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local school district
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special district
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local citizens participate in lawmaking
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new england township meetings
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governs counties
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county board
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largest political subdivision of a state
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county
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establishes local governments
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state government
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city's charter
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incorporation
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land and building regulations
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zoning
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displacement changes an area's characteristics
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gentrification
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reorganization of city governments
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metropolitan government
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selling price of real property
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market value
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list the 6 elected county officials in the state of Iowa
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-recorder -auditor -attorney -sheriff -supervisors -treasurer
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recorder
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keep records of official document affecting real estate to preserve property
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auditor
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keeper of courthouse and commissioner of elections
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attorney
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prosecutes state laws and county ordinances
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sheriff
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keeping peace and care of prisoners
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supervisors
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executive and legislative branch of county
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treasurer
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handles investment functions
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explain how the relationship between stand and local govs and how it demonstrates the principles of federalism
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the state helps control the local government and the federal helps the state balance power between the state and natural power
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list the 4 main functions of county government
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-county -township -municipality -special district
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county
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largest territory and political subdivision of a state
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township
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units of local government in 20 states
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municipality
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urban unit of government legal rights granted by the state
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special district
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education, water supply
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list the 5 departments of municipal government
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-education -zoning -police and fire protection -water supply -transportation
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education
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government has to provide education
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zoning
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regulation land and building are used
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police and fire protection
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local function that varies with size of the community
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water supply
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provides water services
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transportation
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government provides taxis and subways
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compare the mayor council and council manager of city governments
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mayor council= what we have; voters elect the mayor and city council; separation of power council manager= works as the voters elect city council and council hires city manager and mayor
