1. May 7, 2013 1. How many people live in Johnstown?Johnstown 21,497

2. 13-1 Guided Reading 1. In 1900, what was our country’s population?population 2. What is our country’s population today? Census bureau’s website… 3. Are local governments mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?

3. 4. A locality with an officially organized government that provides services to residents? 5. If you want to create a new city, where would you apply? 6. List 1 general requirement needed to obtain a charter?

4. 7. What is home rule? 8. The largest cities prefer what form of government? 9. Under a mayor-council form of government who has the following power: Executive- Legislative-

5. 10. Who appoints heads of departments? 11. City Council: Powers- Members- Terms- How elected-

6. 12. Two main types of mayor systems: Strong-mayor- Weak-mayor- 13. Name of the form of government seen as a way to reform corrupt governments? 14. How is the legislative body of the council-manager form of government, similar to a school?

7. 15. What is an at-large election? 16. The Commission Form Separation of powers- Who governs the city?- Problems- 17. What is the most common example of a special district?

8. 18. A central city and its surrounding suburbs with a combined population of 50,000 or more? 19. What has happened to Detroit’s population in the last 60 years? 20. Why would mass transit be an issue in many areas of the country today?

9. Forming a local government Step 1: Running for City Government Choose 1 student to run for mayor in each group Rest of the group members are the city council Research tribune democrattribune democrat Environment Education Services; ambulance, firefighters, police officers

10. Step 2: Investigating County Officer’s Jobs 2 candidates for mayor, why should we vote for your candidate… County officials: County treasurer Sheriff Tax assessor District attorney Coroner County clerk List qualifications and responsibilities: District attorney- lawyer, investigates crimes and brings charges against suspected lawbreakers and prosecutes cases in court