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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 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? • Why is there a need for reform in county government? • Describe government in towns/townships • Describe government in special districts
Chapter 25 Section 2: Cities and Metropolitan Areas Big Idea: Once primarily rural, the United States’ population has become much more urban.
Vocabulary • Incorporation • Charter • Mayor council government • Strong mayor government • Weak mayor government • Commission government • Council manager government • Zoning • Metropolitan
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?
Ch 25 section 3: Providing Important Services Big Idea: State and Local governments provide numerous expensive services for their citizens
Vocabulary • Medicaid • Welfare • Entitlement • urbanization
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?
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.
Vocabulary • Sales tax • Regressive tax • Income tax • Progressive tax • Property tax • Assessment • Inheritance tax • Estate tax • budget
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.