Social Studies 11/29/2010

go-vern-ment ser-vi-ces

Work that is done for a city or town by departments run by the government.

re-cre-a-tion

Any activity, hobby, or sport done for enjoyment.

pu-blic works

A department that provides services such as garbage collection for a community.

tax

The money the government collects from citizens to pay for the services they need.

pro-per-ty tax

A tax that is paid by people who own land and buildings in the community.

sales tax

Extra money that people must pay to support government services each time they buy something.

coun-cil

A group of citizens chosen to make decisions for a community.