Local Government & Community Action
The importance of city councils, school boards, and local ordinances in daily life.
Key Questions
- 1Why is voter turnout lower for local elections when they often have the most direct impact?
- 2How can a single individual influence a city council decision?
- 3What is the relationship between local property taxes and school quality?
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