Mark or point out on a map of your community the
following:
Chief government buildings such as your city
hall, county courthouse, and public works /
services facility
Fire station, police station, and hospital
nearest your home
Schools, churches, and synagogues near your home
Main highways to neighboring cities and towns
Nearest railroads and bus stations and airport,
if any
Chief industries or other major places of
employment
Historical and other interesting points
Do the following:
Chart the organization of your local or state
government. Show the top offices and tell which
are elected or appointed.
Name the political parties in your community
government and list four persons active in the
politics of your community and what positions
they hold.
Attend ONE of the following
County or parish board meeting
City council meeting
School board meeting
Municipal, county, or state court session
After visiting the governmental meeting, obtain a copy of
that body's published budget. Review the major sources of
income and expenses for its operation with your
counselor.
List the services your community provides to the citizens
in return for the taxes paid by you and your parents.
Select a city, county, or school problem or issue under
consideration from the local newspaper or news broadcast
and write a letter expressing your views to the mayor,
administrator, or school board president. Show this
letter and any response to your counselor.
List and describe the work of five volunteer
organizations through which people in your community work
together for the good of your community.
Tell how to report an accident or an emergency in your
community.
List five ways you can demonstrate good citizenship in
your community, religious institution, school, or
Scouting unit.
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