Taxes
One way that governments raise funds to pay for services to the people
Constitution
The basic law for American citizens - it describes the parts of the government and spells out the powers that belong to each part
What is the national government in Washington, D.C. called?
The federal government
Ordinances
A law or regulation
Hazardous Wastes
Items that harm the environment
Landfill
A plot of land that is reserved for trash
Groundwater
Underground source of water
Recycling
Reusing trash for the same or new purposes
Political Cartoon
Expresses an opinion on an issue
According to the article, why do Americans pay taxes more than once?
In the U.S., different levels of government, including federal, state, and local governments, all share the power to tax. Its their way to raise funds to pay for services to people.
A _______________ is likely to be located away from densely populated areas.
Landfill
Most local governments have ____________ that require people to separate their trash.
Ordinances
_________________ include old batteries, motor oil, and certain kinds of paint.
Hazardous wastes