Civics State vs. Federal vs. County Governemnt Questions

How might the federal government use grants to influence the powers given to state governments?

to influence the powers given to state governments because grants provide better public safety, education and healthcare for the state.

Provide three examples of something for which local tax dollars would pay?

safety services, health services and education programs. 

Provide three examples of something for which state tax dollars would pay?

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 income sales, development of the economy and healthcare programs. 

Provide three examples of something for which federal tax dollars would pay?

Three examples of something for which federal tax dollars would pay are medicare, nation defense and disability payments.

Name a tax imposed on citizens at each level

Federal- income taxes

State- Sales tax

Local- property tax

Name a law citizens must follow at each level

Federal- Civil rights act of 1964

State- Massachusetts maternity leave act

Local- You must clean up after your dog

 Identify and describe the form of government for the Town of Easton.

Open Town Meeting( all registered voters in a town participate)

How is the way in which laws are passed by the government of the Town of Easton different from the way in which laws are passed by state and federal governments?

In the Town of Easton, laws are made and discussed at town meetings, in the state there is a city council and a mayor who pass laws and in the deferral government there are the judicial, executive and legislative branches which make and pass laws.

Name the county in which we live and the two neighboring counties in Massachusetts.

Bristol County and two neighboring counties in Massachusetts are Norfolk County and Plymouth County

Who wrote the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, when was it written, and how long did it take to write?

**John Adams and  It was written in 1787 and it took about a year to write it**

Name three similarities between the US Constitution and and the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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* Both states, “We, the people of…” in different ways.


* Both states, “establish” then provide the name of the document being established. 
* Both states, “for ourselves and prosperity”.

How is the way in which the Massachusetts constitution is amended different from the way the US Constitution is amended?

Massachusetts constitution says the power is in the governor of Massachusetts hands and the US Constitution says the power is in the president's hands.

2 methods that something can be added to the town warrant in Easton?

citizens can insert an article in the warrant for a special Town Meeting and selectmen can insert in the warrant for every special town meeting.

What level of government would create a law requiring a dog to be leashed in public?

The county government

Which department would repair roads and bridges in Easton?

The public works

Why might you go to the department of records?

 if you want a copy of a birth certificate.

Which department makes financial recommendations to the Town of Easton?

The Finance department

What department consists of police, fire, 911, and EMS services?

Public safety department

what department does the Superintendent of Schools belong?

Education/School Department

What department would help residents get a flu shot?

Health Department

What department would help a resident find out how much a new school building will cost?

Finance Department

What are 3 ways municipalities get revenue?

from property taxes, fees and money charged for services like utilities and grants from the state or federal government.

Why would you need a Registrar of Deeds and a lawyer(attorney) to help when selling a property?

because the Registrar of Deeds oversees the property records in the county and a lawyer for proper legal protection and guidance.

Who can vote at open town meetings?

Residents 18 and older

Who is required to pay property tax?

People who live in the town/community and own property