Lesson 13 Flashcard Review Providing Public Services

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Something that is offered by a community to everyone is called a(n)________________.

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public service

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The money that people pay to the government is called a(n) __________________________________

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tax

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A community that grows up on the edge of a city is called a _________________.

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suburban community

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Getting a haircut at a barber shop is an example of

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private service

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Communities providing clean drinking water is an example of

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public service

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What is the most important thing police do for the community? Options: ride motorcycles, fix broken roads, keep the peace, train police dogs

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keep the peace

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A school wants to teach about fire safety. Who do they call?

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the fire department

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This resource helps members of the community get around if they don't have cars. Options: police department, fire department, transportation department, public library

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transportation department

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This is a public service that takes care of injured or sick people.

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health care

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Which of the following is considered an act of public service? cooking for your family, cleaning your room, shopping at the farmer's market, firefighters putting out a wildfire

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firefighters putting out a wildfire