SOCIAL STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL – CIVICS Organization of 3 Branches of State Government Different Types of Local Government Unit 6--State and Local Government Vocabulary Initiative Board Public assistance Ordinances Apportioned Municipality Referendum County Recall Township Revenue Mayor Item veto Welfare Taxes Home rule Zoning Bonds Governor Selectmen Town meeting Lieutenant governor Council (or), town manager Mill rate Charter How Federalism Increases the Role of Citizens Within Their State and Community Role of Local Government in Citizens’ Lives Essential Learning Concepts The powers of state governments are outlined in their individual state constitutions Connecticut state government models the structure of the federal government State and local government revenues are derived from state income tax, property taxes, sales tax, borrowing, selling bonds, and user fees State and local governments provide essential services, including education, health and welfare programs, land use, utilities, public safety, and infrastructure Local governments can be organized in a number of ways, including counties and townships, New England towns, cities, and special districts Opportunities for involvement in local government can be found by participation in political meetings, community service projects, and voting