Local Government Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to learn more about your community, specifically how your local government functions. This assignment should be done on presentation software, such as Powerpoint or Prezi and should include visuals and data to creatively back up your points.
1) Provide a 1-2 slide summary of relevant local history. Explain how each event affects the city or township you live in today (10 pts.)
2) Describe the boundaries and general geography of your area. Copy/paste a map. (5 pts.)
3) Provide a 1-2 slide summary of demographics, such as overall population size, age range, racial composition. income levels and others. (5 pts.)
4) Provide a 1-2 slide summary of major industries in the area (major employers.) (5 pts.)
5) Describe the structure and function of your local government. Include the powers of city commission/city council members (legislative) and mayor/township supervisor etc. (executive) and local courts. (10 min.)
6) Describe 3 important recent ordinances passed by your local government and explain how each affects you as a citizen. (5 pts.)