1. Local & Regional Political Divisions Francisci W.10a

2. What is a Political Division?
A political division is geographic region accepted to be a in the jurisdiction of a particular government division.

3. Examples of Local Political Divisions:
Neighborhoods
Cities
Counties
States
School Districts
Election Districts

4. Examples of Regional Political Divisions:
Regional district: several counties lumped together like Hampton Roads
Examples:
waste disposal
area code zones
conservation districts
planning districts

5. Who do local & regional divisions exist?
A desire for government to be closer to home
Citizens want to solve local problems
Easier to administer resources more efficiently

6. How do local & regional political divisions create cooperation?
Work together during natural disasters
Economic advantages (attract new businesses)
Cultural similarities (ethnic neighborhoods)
Addressing regional issues (waste management, magnet schools, transportation)

7. How do local & regional political divisions cause conflict?
Boundary disputes
Cultural differences
Economic differences
Competition for scarce resources
Gerrymandering – Manipulate an election area by altering boundaries in order to gain unfair political advantages