Lesson 1 "County Government"

Turn to page196-197 look at the picture on those pages read about it and the short introduction to Chapter 10

Scan Pages 198-200; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 198-200 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Read Pages 198-200 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 200? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "County Government" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

County - a district into which a state is divided for purposes of local government.

County seat - a place where county offices are located.

Zoning - the act of determining where homes and businesses may be built.

Prosecute - to bring legal action against

Coroner - Official who looks into the cause of a person's death.

Section Review Answers

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to name the responsibilities of the county government?

Can you describe the work of the county board?

Are you able to give examples of the duties of the county sheriff, clerk, treasurer, auditor, prosecuting attorney, and coroner?

Lesson 2 "City Government"

Scan Pages 201-206; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 201-207 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Read Pages 201-206 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 207? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "City Government" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Urban - Having to do with a city.

Culture - the values, arts, and customs of people in a community

Assessor - a person who sets the value of property.

Sales tax - a fee charged based on the price of an item.

Ward - a section in a city.

Direct democracy - Form of government in which all voters gather to conduct town business.

Trustee - a person who is given power to act for others.

Section Review Answers

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain the responsibilities of a city government?

Are you able to name ways cities get money?

Can you give examples of different forms of city government?

Are you able to explain how New England towns, townships, villages and boroughs are run?

 Preparing for Chapter 10 Test

Turn to Page 208 and read the article "What Is City Government".

Turn to Page 209 and read the Chapter 10 summary.

On page 210-211 you will find the Chapter 10 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 10 Test "Local Government"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 10 Review answers