local government

An introduction to the duties of local government and emergency services.

"Learn how local government is organized; learn more about how the various roles and divisions in local government work together to ensure our cities and towns are run effectively"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the purpose and function of local governments, explores the three branches of government at the city and county level, and presents the relationships between city and suburban governments and between various governments and schools.

Looks at how the people who founded the New England colonies used laypeople, petitioning, and participation to set up churches, civil governments, and methods for distributing land that avoided the development of unlimited authority and advanced the idea of democracy.

Explores local government, discussing the different types, what role it plays, and looks at some famous mayors.

Provides a guide to careers in government, including administration, education, health, library, and postal jobs, and describes the application process, opportunities in local, state, and federal governments, and resources for education and professional developoment.

Explore the three different levels of American government, illustrating how they are alike and how they differ. Learn the roles of leaders at each level and how all of them together make government work.

"A historical survey of state and local governments, including the role and responsibilities each has in its community and influential mayors, governors, and others."--.