Why do city council members debate before voting on a bill?

gives members a chance to say why they are for or against it

What is an example of good citizenship?

taking care of land and building in your community

Two kinds of town government are...

town meeting & mayor and council

decide if people have broken the law.

What is NOT a job of congress?

Chooses the president of the United States.

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SS. Ch. 11

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Governing Our Land

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1
A rule that all citizens must follow is called a...
tax
directive
election
law
2
People vote in...
elections
capitals
forums
buildings
3
Why do city council members debate before voting on a bill?
gives members a chance to say why they are for or against it
they want to show people how much they know about the bill
council members like to have disagressments.
they think there are already too many laws
4
The president works for the...
community
nation
state
the town
5
In city government, who must sign a bill to make it a law?
the president
they city council members
the mayor
the oldest council member
6
Community services that keep people safe..
police
all of these
first responders/ ambulances
fire department
7
Community services that help people have a better quality of life...
schools
public transportation
parks
all of these
8
Someone who is a member of a nation is...
an inhabitant
a citizen
a resident
a tourist
9
What do city council members do...
debate a bill
suggest a new bill
vote on a bill
all of the above
10
What is an example of good citizenship?
not participating in your government
littering
taking care of land and building in your community
following some laws and not others
11
Which is NOT a type of government in a town?
park district
town council
town meeting
mayor and council
12
Money that people pay to the government is called...
election dues
a fine
a capital fee
a tax
13
A local council usually works for...
the nation
the president
the state
the community
14
In the state capital you will find...
all of the these
The governor's office
state leaders
government bulidings
15
The governor is the head of the...
nation
state
town
community
16
Two kinds of town government are...
townspeople & leaders
townspeople and mayor
mayor & council
town meeting & mayor and council
17
What do courts do?
Approve people's choice for mayor.
Suggest plans for spending tax money.
decide if people have broken the law.
Elect members to the Supreme Court.
18
What are taxes NOT used to pay for?
public tansportation
public roads
churches
public schools
19
What is NOT a job of congress?
Passes laws for the country.
Suggests plans for spending tax money.
Chooses the president of the United States.
Approves agreements between the US and other countries.
20
The city where US government leaders meet is called the...
forum
main square
capital
election

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