1. Chapter 13
Section 1

2. Focus Question
What is a main difference between the state judicial system and the federal judicial system?

3. Created by the State
Closest unit of government to the people is local government
Not mentioned in the constitution
Should we have local government?
Totally dependent on the state
¾ population lives in urban locations
Metropolitan area
City and the surrounding area

4. New Cities How a City becomes a city Home Rule 3 types of governments
Apply for a charter
Meet requirements
Population
Petition
Home Rule
Write their own charters
Choose their own governments
What services do local governments offer
3 types of governments

5. Mayor Council Form
Power is divided between the executive and legislative branches
Voters elect the candidates
Mayor (executive)
4 year term
Controls various offices
Council (legislature)
Controls parts of the government
Strong Mayor System
Strong executive power
Usually larger cities
Weak Mayor System
Council holds most of the power

6. Council Manager Form Invented in 1912 Way to stop corrupt government
Council makes the decisions
Elect managers
Carry out the rules
Weak executive branch
Strong legislative branch

7. Commission Not a very common form of Government 5 commissioners
Each head a department
Each have equal power
Choose 1 member to act as mayor
Can change day to day
Drawbacks: nobody is really in charge.

8. Section 2

9. Focus Question
Which branch of government is usually missing from the local/city governments?

10. County Governments Counties are the largest regions of the states
County seats
Small for convince
County governments functions
Police, fire department, hospitals, police
Board governors county
Creates ordinances
County executive
Handles things in government

11. Town and Township Government
Counties are divided into units
Called towns, townships, and villages
Towns are usually found in the north and south
Towns hold most power
Hold town meetings
Townships
Located in the New England regions
6x6 block

12. Villages Smallest unit of local government Advantages Disadvantages
Lie within a city
Advantages
Police, services, location
Disadvantages
More taxes

13. Focus Question
What is mass media?