2. State and Local Government
Chapter 16
State and Local Government
Section 3
Local Government
and Citizen Participation

3. Local Government and Citizen Participation
Main Idea
A variety of local governments provide many of the services you rely on every day. These services are paid for by local, state, and federal revenue. Direct citizen participation in government is often easiest at the local level.

4. Local Government and Citizen Participation
Focus Questions
What happened in Easton, Maryland?
What are the different types of local governments?
What are the different types of municipal government?
What is an initiative?
What is a referendum?
What is a recall?