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1
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how are counties divided?

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Have individual law enforcement and medical places

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how are parishes divided?

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they have religious jurisdiction

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how are boroughs divided?

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it has its own governments in a town

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how are townships divided?

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through division of county with corporate powers

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how are mayor council governed?

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The mayor acts as the executive, and the city council serves as the legislative body.

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how are council manger governed?

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The city council is the legislative body and hires a city manager for daily operations.

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how are commission systems styled?

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A commission of elected officials governs, with each responsible for different departments.

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5 services local governments provide?

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Public schools, road maintenance, parks and recreations, police and fire protection, waste management

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how do local governments finance property tax?

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tax levied on the value of real estate, including land and buildings.

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how do local governments finance sales and income tax?

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A tax levied on the sale of goods and services, and on the income of individuals and businesses

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how do local governments finance sate and federal funding?

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Grants and other financial assistance provided by state and federal governments to local governments

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12
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how can citizens participate in state and local initiative governments?

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a process that allows citizens to propose a new law or constitutional amendment.

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how can citizens participate in state and local referendum governments?

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a process that allows citizens to vote on a law or constitutional amendment that has already been passed by the legislature

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how do citizens participate in state and local recall governments?

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a process that allows citizens to remove an elected official from office before their term is up

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15
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4 resources available on the website that’s helpful for residents

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-gas and electric utilities
-wyoming fire department
-midland ambulance services
-water and sewer utilities

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16
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is the government running efficiently, assertion method?

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No, the government has failed to bring attention to arising problems. Such as the cost of living, the cost of living has gone up significantly which makes it hard for affordable living.

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17
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who’s the governor?

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Kim Reynolds. 515-281-5211

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National state senator 1

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chuck grassley (319) 363-6832

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National state senator 2

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joni ernst (319) 365-4504

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national state representative

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Marinette Miller Meeks +12022243121

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who’s the governor of wyoming and what type of government is it

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Mayor-council, steve agnitsch, they have a city council that votes or laws or ideas

22
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why’s it important we know our representatives and their contact information?

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We’re able to reach out with concerns and it’s makes our voices heard

23
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purpose of AZA?

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to protect animals and make sure zoos are a safe environment

24
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what’s the necesssity of working with the government?

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to get the funding for the zoo and ensure its operating smoothly

25
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agencies AZA is associated with?

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-us fish and wildlife services: supports wildlife conservation and enforce wildlife protection laws
-world wildlife fund: helps with global conservation efforts and protects endangered species and their habitats
-wildlife conservation society: operates serval zoos and aquariums
national oceanic and atmospheric administration: marine conservation and ecosystems
-smithsonian conservation biology institute: helps with conservation research, breeding programs, and species survival plans
-international union for conservation of nature: helps keep others informed of AZAs priorities
-conservation international: promotes sustainable conservation practices

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Tell me about AZA committee?

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provides support and knowledge about zoos and aquariums in the area. And each has its own area to focus on such as animal care, conservation, education, reach. and accreditation. Provides recommendations for new policies and programs.

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three pieces of legislation AZA lobbed for?

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-endangered species act: helps protect endangered and threatened species and has helped fund this.
-marine mammal protection act: ensures marine mammals are protects and institutions contribute to their research and rehabilitation
-animal welfare act: makes updates to this law to ensure there’s humane care of animals in zoos and aquariums and meets the animals needs

28
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how do states changes the US Constitution

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3/4 state legislators have to approve

29
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what does citizenship mean?

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the statues of a person recognized under the law as a legal member of your state

30
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what’s your rights as a citizen?

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things citizens and residents are legally allowed to do

31
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what’s a civic duty?

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things you’re required to do

32
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what are civic responsibilities?

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things you should do

33
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what are 5 civic duties?

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-pay taxes
-defend the nation
-serve in court
-attend school
-be informed

34
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what are 3 civic responsibilities?

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-voice your opinion
-respect other people’s rights
-contribute to improving the government

35
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what’s federalism?

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division of power between national state and local government

36
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what’s the conflict?

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no state constitution or laws can conflict with any form of federal law

37
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what’s the states supreme law?

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can’t conflict with us constitution or federal laws

38
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what are similarities

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-limited government
-separation of power
-checks and balances

39
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how many states are bicameral

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49

40
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what are exceptions?

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-easier for 3rd party candidates
-direct democracy
-initiative and referendum

41
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who’s the smallest state legislature?

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nebraska with 49 senators

42
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general trial court and district courts

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handle civil and criminal laws

43
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municipal courts

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handles cases involving minors

44
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state supreme court

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handles issues with states constitution

45
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county board Responsibilities

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levy taxes
appropriate funds
incur limited debts correction
road management
welfare programs

46
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tell me about township government

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usually rural
similar to county but smaller
handles roads, parks, zoning, services to people

47
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what about special districts

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independent units craters to perform 1 job at local level
can cross county or city lines (schools and water districts)

48
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city government

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can have strong or weak major
provide police, firefighters, steeet maintained, sewer abd water, parks and recreations
employ millions throughout the us

49
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what’s an imitative

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citizens can act on laws

50
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what’s a a referendum

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a direct vote on a specific law

51
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what’s a recall

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remove an elected official before their terms up

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