front 1 Taxes | back 1 One way that governments raise funds to pay for services to the people |
front 2 Constitution | back 2 The basic law for American citizens - it describes the parts of the government and spells out the powers that belong to each part |
front 3 What is the national government in Washington, D.C. called? | back 3 The federal government |
front 4 Ordinances | back 4 A law or regulation |
front 5 Hazardous Wastes | back 5 Items that harm the environment |
front 6 Landfill | back 6 A plot of land that is reserved for trash |
front 7 Groundwater | back 7 Underground source of water |
front 8 Recycling | back 8 Reusing trash for the same or new purposes |
front 9 Political Cartoon | back 9 Expresses an opinion on an issue |
front 10 According to the article, why do Americans pay taxes more than once? | back 10 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. |
front 11 A _______________ is likely to be located away from densely populated areas. | back 11 Landfill |
front 12 Most local governments have ____________ that require people to separate their trash. | back 12 Ordinances |
front 13 _________________ include old batteries, motor oil, and certain kinds of paint. | back 13 Hazardous wastes |