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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Local Government
How does local government affect the lives of its citizens? Is it more effective than the federal government? Why/Why not? [Something to think about: If you had a problem with speeding on your street would you call the President?]
The local government affects the lives of its citizen by giving the citizens more leeway in a sense of laws. The local government has laws that will give citizens more freedom while they still abide by the constitution and federal government. It is more effective than the federal government because if a law of some sort wants to be passed in a city and or town there aren't as much voting done as there would be in the federal government.
I think that local government is more powerful in your community with issues that are in your community. Like the speeding issue, you wouldnt call the President for speeding.. you would call the Police in your jurisdiction. But with larger issue like taxs or things or that nature then yes, CALL THE PRESIDENT. =)
The local government gives citizens more freedom than the federal government. The local government can pass laws for the needs and rights for the people more freely and faster than when passing a law for the whole country or state. The local government is more effective than the federal government because evrything is done in a quick manner and there is few complications.
The local goverment makes laws that protect us, the local goverment is more effective in our city (W-S) than the federal goverment would be because they make laws of N.C. and they have to do everything so that the people can enforce them.
The local government affects the lives of citizens by keeping thing in order within the state, as far as, going by the rules and laws under the federal government. Although, you have some freedom from the constitution. In my opinion, i think both governments are effective, both protect and serve is with the needs. And no, i wouldnt cALL the president for a speeding problem, I would call the police or state trooper in my area...: )
The local government isn't as strict as federal. There is more freedom to do what is asked of everyone. More people get to react to what needs to be done oppose to someone telling them how to do it, when to do it, or where to do it. MORE LEEWAY ON LAWS!! The local government affects our lives more. They help maintain stability in our everyday life.For example if our house catches on fire then a fire-fighter comes to our rescue.
The local government affects the lives of its citizens by making specific laws that may only apply to the state that you live in. In a way, local government is more effective than the federal government because it has jurisdiction over a smaller area and a smaller population rather than having jurisdiction over an entire nation and its people.
I feel that every state is different, therefore they should all abide by a few different rules to match the way the state functions. Having local governments allow each state to work this way. Also the president can't do everything all by himself. For example, a prinicipal can't be in every classroom making sure all students are behaving ang learning, so that's why he hires teachers. The president needs local governments to assure all states are abiding by their rules.
I believe the local government is more effective than the federal government when determining what should be done in a city. The local government can pass certain laws or ordinance that is beneficial to the city much quicker than federal government.The federal government is more concern of the welfare of citizens in all 50 states compared to just one city in the United States. If I had a problem with speeding on my street, I would not call the president. Just like the federal government, the president is more concern with how certain decisions while affect the entire country compared to just a small fraction of the country.
I feel that the local government is more effective than the federal government. It is easier and quicker to pass laws and make changes in a state than a whole country. The federal government relies on the local government to instill federal laws. Meanwhile, the local government sets its own rules for its citizens to follow.
The local government is more efeective than the federal government, especially when it comes to the citizens. The federal government oversees too many people to have a personal relationship with any one individual. With a local government officials share your same neighborhood and they know what we need most. It is easier to get laws passed in a local government than the federal government.
I think that the local government is affective to the citizens, because they help us faster than the President.The Federal goverenment oversees the states and not the cities. If we didnt have the local government then things wouldn't get done in in our communities, because our voices wouldn't really get heard. In conclusion, I think that our local government is affective to the communtity.
I believe that the local government is effective than the federal government because it is easier and faster to see the problems of their citizens and to pass laws that are needed in a small area.
Local government effects the lives of citizens by providing a source of local order and protection. States, counties, cities, and towns all make ordinances that are easily managed because of the proximaty to the law-making body. Local governments also provide lots of representation for the citizens of a single town or a single city by way of councils. I think that local government is equally effective as federal government. This is because the federal government is very effective at carrying out laws and maintaining rights, while local governments can easily manage the ordinances they pass because of the small population involved.
I think the local government is the most important because thats what go's on in our community and if things don't go right then our community won't be right. I'm pretty sure you won't call the president if someone was speeding down the street. you would definately call the local government. The local government has a great impact on thigns going differntly, either thingd will go smoothly or things won't go as great.
I believe that the local government is more effective in towns/cities because the laws are made for the certain situtaions and things going on. Somethings are meant to be handle by the federal govenrment such as the military and making or carrying out laws. Local governments have to think about the citizens and their needs.
The local government affects citizens lives by having so many orginizatiins and operations that the people of the may feel like they cant trust or depend on the government beacuse they got to much going on and who knows if the job will ever get done correctly. There is so much animosity, debate amd confusion in the government that it drives some citizens away & the federal government is worse.
Local government is more effective than federal governmentin our state because in our city of winston salem, our state government knows its district better and thus knows how to handle themselves. but when it comes to bigger problems than speeding like being invaded by another country than yes the president should be informed to combat the threat. X-->Medina<--X
The local government has an affect on its citizens, because the government regulates what ever may happen or in process for that city or state. Yes the government has a way much higher power than the local government, but if you lived on Chicago and your house got broken into you woulldn't call/seak help from the federal government. You would get advice from your local government for help, because they are closer and have more control over that area.
I believe local government affects citizens more than federal government. For one, you have representation for your city, county and state. Another reason is laws that are enforced by your city, county or state only effects the the citizens in that city, county or state. Most in importantly, you as a citizen at times have a say in what goes on within your local government.
I feel that the local government is the most important because that is who is over us. The local government will help the city of Winston Salem, in this area the local government is more effective to the citizens and will help the citizens more..
The local government gives more freedom than federal government because,when it comes to ceartain issues the local government gives more freedom to vote and decide on things that will effect them if they where to go into affect,you are more able to speak and express ideas to the mayor than some one that is over his head.If I had a problem with speeding no i wouldnt call the president because,its not that easy to call on him about a speeding issue!
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The local government affects the lives of its citizen by giving the citizens more leeway in a sense of laws. The local government has laws that will give citizens more freedom while they still abide by the constitution and federal government. It is more effective than the federal government because if a law of some sort wants to be passed in a city and or town there aren't as much voting done as there would be in the federal government.
ReplyDeleteI think that local government is more powerful in your community with issues that are in your community. Like the speeding issue, you wouldnt call the President for speeding.. you would call the Police in your jurisdiction. But with larger issue like taxs or things or that nature then yes, CALL THE PRESIDENT. =)
ReplyDeleteThe local government gives citizens more freedom than the federal government. The local government can pass laws for the needs and rights for the people more freely and faster than when passing a law for the whole country or state. The local government is more effective than the federal government because evrything is done in a quick manner and there is few complications.
ReplyDeleteThe local goverment makes laws that protect us, the local goverment is more effective in our city (W-S) than the federal goverment would be because they make laws of N.C. and they have to do everything so that the people can enforce them.
ReplyDeleteThe local government affects the lives of citizens by keeping thing in order within the state, as far as, going by the rules and laws under the federal government. Although, you have some freedom from the constitution. In my opinion, i think both governments are effective, both protect and serve is with the needs. And no, i wouldnt cALL the president for a speeding problem, I would call the police or state trooper in my area...: )
ReplyDeleteThe local government isn't as strict as federal. There is more freedom to do what is asked of everyone. More people get to react to what needs to be done oppose to someone telling them how to do it, when to do it, or where to do it. MORE LEEWAY ON LAWS!! The local government affects our lives more. They help maintain stability in our everyday life.For example if our house catches on fire then a fire-fighter comes to our rescue.
ReplyDeleteThe local government affects the lives of its citizens by making specific laws that may only apply to the state that you live in. In a way, local government is more effective than the federal government because it has jurisdiction over a smaller area and a smaller population rather than having jurisdiction over an entire nation and its people.
ReplyDeleteI feel that every state is different, therefore they should all abide by a few different rules to match the way the state functions. Having local governments allow each state to work this way. Also the president can't do everything all by himself. For example, a prinicipal can't be in every classroom making sure all students are behaving ang learning, so that's why he hires teachers. The president needs local governments to assure all states are abiding by their rules.
ReplyDeleteI believe the local government is more effective than the federal government when determining what should be done in a city. The local government can pass certain laws or ordinance that is beneficial to the city much quicker than federal government.The federal government is more concern of the welfare of citizens in all 50 states compared to just one city in the United States. If I had a problem with speeding on my street, I would not call the president. Just like the federal government, the president is more concern with how certain decisions while affect the entire country compared to just a small fraction of the country.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the local government is more effective than the federal government. It is easier and quicker to pass laws and make changes in a state than a whole country. The federal government relies on the local government to instill federal laws. Meanwhile, the local government sets its own rules for its citizens to follow.
ReplyDeleteThe local government is more efeective than the federal government, especially when it comes to the citizens. The federal government oversees too many people to have a personal relationship with any one individual. With a local government officials share your same neighborhood and they know what we need most. It is easier to get laws passed in a local government than the federal government.
ReplyDeleteI think that the local government is affective to the citizens, because they help us faster than the President.The Federal goverenment oversees the states and not the cities. If we didnt have the local government then things wouldn't get done in in our communities, because our voices wouldn't really get heard. In conclusion, I think that our local government is affective to the communtity.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the local government is effective than the federal government because it is easier and faster to see the problems of their citizens and to pass laws that are needed in a small area.
ReplyDeleteLocal government effects the lives of citizens by providing a source of local order and protection. States, counties, cities, and towns all make ordinances that are easily managed because of the proximaty to the law-making body. Local governments also provide lots of representation for the citizens of a single town or a single city by way of councils.
ReplyDeleteI think that local government is equally effective as federal government. This is because the federal government is very effective at carrying out laws and maintaining rights, while local governments can easily manage the ordinances they pass because of the small population involved.
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I think the local government is the most important because thats what go's on in our community and if things don't go right then our community won't be right. I'm pretty sure you won't call the president if someone was speeding down the street. you would definately call the local government. The local government has a great impact on thigns going differntly, either thingd will go smoothly or things won't go as great.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the local government is more effective in towns/cities because the laws are made for the certain situtaions and things going on. Somethings are meant to be handle by the federal govenrment such as the military and making or carrying out laws.
ReplyDeleteLocal governments have to think about the citizens and their needs.
The local government affects citizens lives by having so many orginizatiins and operations that the people of the may feel like they cant trust or depend on the government beacuse they got to much going on and who knows if the job will ever get done correctly. There is so much animosity, debate amd confusion in the government that it drives some citizens away & the federal government is worse.
ReplyDeleteLocal government is more effective than federal governmentin our state because in our city of winston salem, our state government knows its district better and thus knows how to handle themselves. but when it comes to bigger problems than speeding like being invaded by another country than yes the president should be informed to combat the threat.
ReplyDeleteX-->Medina<--X
The local government has an affect on its citizens, because the government regulates what ever may happen or in process for that city or state. Yes the government has a way much higher power than the local government, but if you lived on Chicago and your house got broken into you woulldn't call/seak help from the federal government. You would get advice from your local government for help, because they are closer and have more control over that area.
ReplyDeleteI believe local government affects citizens more than federal government. For one, you have representation for your city, county and state. Another reason is laws that are enforced by your city, county or state only effects the the citizens in that city, county or state. Most in importantly, you as a citizen at times have a say in what goes on within your local government.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the local government is the most important because that is who is over us. The local government will help the city of Winston Salem, in this area the local government is more effective to the citizens and will help the citizens more..
ReplyDeleteThe local government gives more freedom than federal government because,when it comes to ceartain issues the local government gives more freedom to vote and decide on things that will effect them if they where to go into affect,you are more able to speak and express ideas to the mayor than some one that is over his head.If I had a problem with speeding no i wouldnt call the president because,its not that easy to call on him about a speeding issue!
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