Civics -- Week 13, Part B

Local governments provide numerous services to us every day. They provide utilities, such as water and electricity; they build parks, schools, and roads. The health and welfare needs of a community are a shared responsibility of... Local governments provide numerous services to us every day. They provide utilities, such as water and electricity; they build parks, schools, and roads. The health and welfare needs of a community are a shared responsibility of local, state, and federal governments. To fund these various services local governments have several sources of income. Most of their income comes from property taxes and some earn income from tolls and fees. They can also borrow money and receive intergovernmental revenue through state and federal grants. VIDEO OBJECTIVES - Summarize the role local governments play in providing public education - Describe the utilities provided by local government - Identify examples of health and welfare programs - Explain how zoning laws help local governments control land use - Examine local government's contribution to public safety - Analyze the ways local governments pay for the services they provide
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