P7 Government in Your Neighborhood by Carrie Watson

P7 Government in Your Neighborhood by Carrie Watson https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg Walk around your neighborhood for 15 minutes. Find 5 things that you can relate to government (the bigger the stretch the more interesting!). Take pics of each item or scene and upload into your OWN COLUMN (Create a new one by putting your name on the top and add phots below) with a brief explanation of the connection to our government. BRAINSTORM CONNECTIONS: Constitution, state government, city or county government, the federal government (executive, legislative, or judicial). en-us 2020-09-07 02:08:02 UTC 2024-11-16 21:33:18 UTC hello@padlet.com watson_carrie https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/727693726 The United States Postal Service brings me letters, checks, and more often than not, bills Monday through Saturday, right to my door. This is a service guaranteed in the constitution of the United States. The USPS has been in the news a lot recently. ]]> 2020-09-08 15:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/727693726 Giovany Pontaza https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729242322 The ]]> 2020-09-08 21:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729242322 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729250936 2020-09-08 21:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729250936 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729252642 2020-09-08 21:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729252642 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729253240 2020-09-08 21:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729253240 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729253654 2020-09-08 21:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729253654 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729421232 2020-09-08 23:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729421232 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729426101 2020-09-08 23:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729426101 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729437503 2020-09-08 23:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729437503 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729439107 2020-09-08 23:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729439107 City Buses dycha22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729440537 City buses help transport people in our community every day to jobs, their homes, etc. Iowa City is given grants by the U.S. Department of Transportation which is a part of the government. ]]> 2020-09-08 23:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729440537 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729442147 2020-09-08 23:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729442147 Mail Boxes dycha22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729451626 Not only are mail boxes a government supported service it delivers mail. This mail might include government documents. The USPS is a government agency but it doesn't run off of our taxes. ]]> 2020-09-08 23:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729451626 School Crossings dycha22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729452284 Schools are ran by local governments. Determinations of needs and placements of local school signs are made by the government. ]]> 2020-09-08 23:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729452284 School Parking dycha22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729452881 The city government makes laws about where you can and can't park. If you don't obey these rules you will get a ticket. ]]> 2020-09-08 23:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729452881 License Plates dycha22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729453352 License plates are used to identity the vehicle and which state the owner lives. Government law requires you to have a license plate. ]]> 2020-09-08 23:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729453352 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729488807 License plate: helps the government identify the vehicle and who owns it.]]> 2020-09-09 00:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729488807 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729491450 Park sign: the park is owned by the city and it is a place where kids can be active and community’s can gather.]]> 2020-09-09 00:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729491450 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729494885 Water main valve: it’s used by the city to turn off the water if there is a water main break in the neighborhood.]]> 2020-09-09 00:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729494885 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729497476 Fire hydrants: are used by the city to protect houses if it were to catch on fire. ]]> 2020-09-09 00:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729497476 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729502245 Street sign: these identity city and county roads. These are used by everyone including delivery drivers and emergency responders.]]> 2020-09-09 00:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729502245 summary - Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729536234 trash: the city government regulates garbage pickup, and part of our city taxes go towards these services.

blm sign: the black lives matter movement has been in the news a lot. the movement could influence how city governments review their policing policies.

streets: we pay city taxes for the streets department.

mail: the usps is a system where you get bills, letters, and other mail delivered.

yard signs: with the election coming up there are lots of yard signs for trump and biden. we have a democracy and people can show their opinions through these signs.

]]> 2020-09-09 00:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729536234 Averi Loria avlor22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729610555 2020-09-09 01:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729610555 avlor22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729611502 Street sign these identity city and county roads. These are used by everyone including delivery workers and Emergency response workers.]]> 2020-09-09 01:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729611502 avlor22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729614730 Fire hydrants are used by the city To protect house as if they were to catch on fire.]]> 2020-09-09 01:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729614730 avlor22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729616403 Water main valves are used By the city to turn off The water if there were water main break in the neighborhood]]> 2020-09-09 01:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729616403 avlor22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729618084 Park sign: The park is on by the city and there’s a place where kids Can be active in the community can gather]]> 2020-09-09 01:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729618084 avlor22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729620028 License plates help the government Identify a vehicle and who owns it]]> 2020-09-09 01:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/729620028 LOGAN L https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732268253 2020-09-09 17:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732268253 LOGAN L https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732283831 2020-09-09 17:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732283831 LOGAN L https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732287077 2020-09-09 17:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732287077 LOGAN L https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732290089 2020-09-09 17:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732290089 LOGAN L https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732292667 2020-09-09 17:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732292667 Bus stop https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732396432 The bus stop is there so people can get on the bus which is a local transportation. Transportation is available because of the government. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732396432 salin22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732401903 The garbage bin relates to the city or county government. The city government manages the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, and it is shown to belong to the state because of its logo.]]> 2020-09-09 17:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732401903 Bus stop elhac22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732421175 The bus stop is to show where the bus can get anyone to give them a ride around town such as to jobs or to get food. The government helps with this transportation ]]> 2020-09-09 18:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732421175 Power control area elhac22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732427389 The power lines are all controlled by the government because power is available for people all over. When the power goes off the government has to fix it. They regulate lots of public utilities such as power. ]]> 2020-09-09 18:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732427389 Schools elhac22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732445094 The government is connected to the schools because they give funding for school and it’s a public school available for all kids. ]]> 2020-09-09 18:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732445094 Mailboxes elhac22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732469937 The mail system is run by the government and people who have jobs in the system from the government. Recently this system has been in the news a lot because of the upcoming election. ]]> 2020-09-09 18:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732469937 Recycling and trash elhac22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732482967 This system is as well run by the government with jobs people do weekly. The government has a big job in recycling and trash especially with our big landfills trash can become a lot. ]]> 2020-09-09 18:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732482967 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732737769 One sign tells the appropriate days to park on either side of the street, the other symbolizes that this area is a historic neighborhood.]]> 2020-09-09 19:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732737769 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732749621 This sign, and any other orange sign is used to warn drivers of construction occurring.]]> 2020-09-09 19:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732749621 Anna Dreusicke https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732763637 Fire hydrants are the responsibility of the city so that they can be used to put out fires by the firefighters if needed.]]> 2020-09-09 19:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732763637 salin22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732775433 This Biden sign relates to the federal government by encouraging voters to participate in the upcoming election. ]]> 2020-09-09 19:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732775433 Anna Dreusicke https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732785961 Roads are maintained by the city. They repair the pot holes and cracks in the road. This makes driving more safe. Road maintenance is required regularly to prevent bigger issues "down the road." :)]]> 2020-09-09 19:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732785961 salin22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732812259 The fire hydrant relates to the city government because the hydrants are managed by the fire department. The fire department is connected to this because it is a department of the Iowa city government.]]> 2020-09-09 19:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732812259 Anna Dreusicke https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732826384 Stop signs and other traffic signs are enforced by the state. You must follow what the sign says or indicates. Law enforcement officials can give you a traffic citation if it is not followed through correctly.]]> 2020-09-09 19:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732826384 salin22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732839212 The storm drain also relates to the city government. Stormwater management is listed under departments and divisions on the Iowa city government site. The label on the drain says “No dumping, drains to river” which relates to the Clean Water Act, which is a law made by the federal government. It makes sure that water is safe for wildlife and humans.]]> 2020-09-09 19:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732839212 salin22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732854627 The sign for Calder Park is provided by the iowa city government, and the park itself is also city property.]]> 2020-09-09 19:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732854627 Anna Dreusicke https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732859266 Garbage and recycling services are provided by the city government. There is a service to pick it up on the curb and there are disposal and recycling sites around the city.]]> 2020-09-09 19:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732859266 Anna Dreusicke https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732943234 The Wastewater Division maintains the treatment plant, lift stations, and pipes throughout Iowa City. The city measures and reports to the state about water quality.]]> 2020-09-09 20:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/732943234 Trash bins gipon22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733193664 Trash bins are used by the city to take trash away from peoples homes]]> 2020-09-09 22:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733193664 Construction sites gipon22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733196097 The city uses construction to fix problems in the streets or in other locations that need fixing or remodeling]]> 2020-09-09 22:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733196097 Electric poles gipon22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733198128 Electric poles are used so electricity can travel from place to place]]> 2020-09-09 22:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733198128 Mailbox gipon22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733201209 Mail delivered to mailboxes may include government documents. ]]> 2020-09-09 22:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733201209 gipon22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733203822 This sticker is placed on a license plate to indicate when the license plate expires and is needed for renewal]]> 2020-09-09 22:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733203822 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733212005 2020-09-09 22:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733212005 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733242152 with the election coming up there are lots of yard signs for trump and biden. we have a democracy and people can show their opinions through these signs.]]> 2020-09-09 22:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733242152 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733247678 the usps is a system where you get bills, letters, and other mail delivered. ]]> 2020-09-09 23:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733247678 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733250675 we pay city taxes for the streets department which is apart of our city government.]]> 2020-09-09 23:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733250675 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733255678 the city government regulates garbage pickup, and part of our city taxes go towards these services.]]> 2020-09-09 23:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733255678 Ali Meredith https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733258886 the black lives matter movement has been in the news a lot. the movement could influence how city governments review their policing policies.]]> 2020-09-09 23:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733258886 Sam Brown https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733392686 The government provides postal services.]]> 2020-09-10 00:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733392686 Sam Brown https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733445982 The sanitation system helps us stay safe and healthy and is regulated by government workers.]]> 2020-09-10 00:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733445982 Sam Brown https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733457861 Buses provide a cheap and accessible option for transportation. ]]> 2020-09-10 01:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733457861 Sam Brown https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733496513 Yield signs are put up by the government to keep everyone safe. ]]> 2020-09-10 01:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733496513 Sam Brown https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733507676 The government helps with waste removal.]]> 2020-09-10 01:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733507676 Andrea Hernandez https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733519802 provided by city (government), they are used/given to houses. given to dispose of their garbage/recyclables easily.]]> 2020-09-10 01:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733519802 Andrea Hernandez https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733526795 required by government law for a person whom owns a car to also own a license plate. a way to identify the driver and where they live. ]]> 2020-09-10 01:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733526795 Andrea Hernandez https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733530678 placed by government as well to help drivers drive safely and to keep other drivers safe as well. overall placed with the intent to provide safety. ]]> 2020-09-10 01:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733530678 Andrea Hernandez https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733534278 state government provides public education. Gives students the ability to learn and further whatever educations they already have. ]]> 2020-09-10 01:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733534278 Andrea Hernandez https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733538994 sewers provided by the city government? they’re placed with the intent, i believe to help prevents floods ?]]> 2020-09-10 01:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733538994 Kacie Earl https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733671968 The US Government owns our mailboxes. With the elections coming up, we receive a lot of mail related to voting. There are concerns about voting by mail.]]> 2020-09-10 02:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733671968 Kacie Earl https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733681051 The BLM movement wants our government to enforce laws so that Blacks are treated fairly. ]]> 2020-09-10 02:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733681051 Kacie Earl https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733688391 City High graduation looked different because of the COVID 19. Government officials wanted us to social distance, which meant graduates had to graduate individually. ]]> 2020-09-10 02:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733688391 Kacie Earl https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733695690 Senators Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are running for President/Vice President in the 2020 presidential elections. ]]> 2020-09-10 02:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733695690 Kacie Earl https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733702006 These are human rights that people want the government to respect and enforce the laws related to these rights. ]]> 2020-09-10 03:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733702006 momak22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733857126 Congress determined traffic laws through the government and stop sign are placed by the government to proven crashes and to better the safety of drivers.]]> 2020-09-10 04:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733857126 momak22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733882117 Fire hydrates are placed by the city government in order to keep communities safe if there was ever a fire.]]> 2020-09-10 04:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/733882117 Danielle Moen https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735006137 The state government funds all public schools. Currently it has been in the news a lot because our government has control on whether schools open or not. ]]> 2020-09-10 13:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735006137 Danielle Moen https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735019119 Our city government puts signs like this one on streets to keep people from parking there. ]]> 2020-09-10 13:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735019119 Danielle Moen https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735032652 In downtown Iowa City we have parking meters. The money you pay to pro goes to the city and helps pay the parking and transportation responsibilities in the city. ]]> 2020-09-10 14:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735032652 Danielle Moen https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735057040 The city government funds and makes schedule for public transportation around the city. They also provide busses for people who are handicapped. ]]> 2020-09-10 14:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735057040 Danielle Moen https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735072785 Parks like this one are owned and kept up by the city. ]]> 2020-09-10 14:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735072785 Sebastian Parecattil https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735584645 The electricity is controlled by the government. The power is regulated to be used by all people. ]]> 2020-09-10 15:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735584645 Sebastian Parecattil https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735621909 Roads are an integral part of the US Transportation Network. The state and city government helps build these roads and maintains them. ]]> 2020-09-10 15:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735621909 Sebastian Parecattil https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735640838 Mailboxes are a key way that the government can contact you. The United States Postal service is funded by the government allowing for mail to be distributed. ]]> 2020-09-10 15:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735640838 Sebastian Parecattil https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735652474 Garbage cans are provided by the city and are used as means of disposing of unwanted waste in the form of recyclables and trash. The city regulates what happens with it. ]]> 2020-09-10 15:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735652474 Sebastian Parecattil https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735662548 Addresses are used as way for the government to know where you live and contact you. ]]> 2020-09-10 15:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735662548 Samantha Steele https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735847334 The city government provides recycling services for our plastic and cardboard.]]> 2020-09-10 16:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735847334 Samantha Steele https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735862668 The government provides us with a mailing service.]]> 2020-09-10 16:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735862668 Samantha Steele https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735870914 The city government provides street signs to keep drivers and pedestrians safe.]]> 2020-09-10 16:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735870914 Samantha Steele https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735881982 The city government provides public transportation]]> 2020-09-10 16:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735881982 Samantha Steele https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735886740 The city provides storm sewers to reduce flooding in our neighborhoods]]> 2020-09-10 16:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/735886740 Jestin Wiseman jewis22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736853916 Mail is another way for commnication without technology provided by the goverment to be able to contact us and us to contact them & others]]> 2020-09-10 20:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736853916 Jestin Wiseman jewis22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736862383 Addresses or streets are ways govement and mail men or city police, also our city goverment can find directions to find our location or where to deliver packages]]> 2020-09-10 20:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736862383 Jestin Wiseman jewis22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736870217 Streets provided by the goverments allows us all to stably go around places though the word as part of transportation]]> 2020-09-10 20:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736870217 Jestin Wiseman jewis22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736885917 light post provided by the city goverment or state goverment so we are able to see where we going and travel safely]]> 2020-09-10 20:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736885917 Jestin Wiseman jewis22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736892072 sewers allow the water that end up on the street from heavy rain and from floods to enter the underground system provided by the united states goverment]]> 2020-09-10 20:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736892072 Tyler Holland https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736970968 The government is the reason we’re doing these online ]]> 2020-09-10 20:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/736970968 Sean Forner https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737045470 Sewage- the government maintains and provides the sewage systems through the city.]]> 2020-09-10 21:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737045470 Sean Forner- Streets and license plates https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737049397 The government is in charge of maintaining and building streets. cars need license plates to drive on these roads legally. ]]> 2020-09-10 21:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737049397 Sean Forner https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737053632 Fire Hydrants- The govt is in charge of these. They along with the fire department protect the city.]]> 2020-09-10 21:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737053632 Sean Forner https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737056417 Health and Human services. I don't really know what they do exactly, but I know its apart of the government.]]> 2020-09-10 21:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737056417 momak22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737191748 License plates are something civilians who own car are required to have by law to keep everyone's things organized.]]> 2020-09-10 23:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737191748 momak22 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737260462 Provided by the goverment/city something to dispose of your trash so the city wil pick it up once a week.]]> 2020-09-10 23:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737260462 Helena BR https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737283657 street signs are put around the world by the government so people know where they are and incase there is an emergency]]> 2020-09-11 00:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737283657 Helena BR https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737286061 A stop sign is put by the government to try and ensure safety so people don't crash all the time]]> 2020-09-11 00:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737286061 Helena BR https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737288098 cones are put by the local government so that incase of a danger on a side walk, people know not to step there and go around]]> 2020-09-11 00:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737288098 Helena BR https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737289893 people are required to have license plates on their cars so that the government and the police know that the car is yours and not stolen]]> 2020-09-11 00:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737289893 Helena BR https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737293210 The state government gives money to public schools so they can pay for chromebooks to give to school so they can work from home]]> 2020-09-11 00:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737293210 Beth Schuckert elsch21 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737304945 Firehydrants are placed by the city in order to keep neighborhoods and communities safe. They are used by firefighters to help out if there was ever a fire. ]]> 2020-09-11 00:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737304945 Eviyon Richardson https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737481108 The city provides garbage service so we can get rid of wasted trash ]]> 2020-09-11 01:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737481108 Eviyon Richardson https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737493169 Sewers are used in a way as an exit just in case streets get flooded and this was provided by the government.]]> 2020-09-11 01:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737493169 Eviyon Richardson https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737502505 The fire hydrate was made the government to help say put out fires quicker and put fire causalities down more.]]> 2020-09-11 01:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737502505 Eviyon Richardson https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737519709 Stop sign and street sign are used as a sense of direction made by government so direct people and telling them whats the name of the street]]> 2020-09-11 02:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737519709 Eviyon Richardson https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737539217 Sign made by the government to let pedestrians know that they can cross the street ]]> 2020-09-11 02:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737539217 Cecilia Clark https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737615369 Traffic lights provide a way to regulate the flow of cars and pedestrians, making sure everyone is stays safe these streets are provided by the government. ]]> 2020-09-11 02:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737615369 Cecilia Clark https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737621406 Sidewalks provide a safe and convenient way to get around on foot or bike and these are provided by the government or state.]]> 2020-09-11 02:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737621406 Cecilia Clark https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737631255 The power plant provided by the city brings us power to our homes.]]> 2020-09-11 03:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737631255 Cecilia Clark https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737633025 The veterans hospital is provided by the city to those of us that have served in the armed forces.]]> 2020-09-11 03:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737633025 Kodjo Awugah https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737642707 The Government provides and manages a way to get ride of waste. ]]> 2020-09-11 03:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737642707 Kodjo Awugah https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737647733 When it comes to the government communicating with citizens, that's where the postal service comes into play. Things like legal notifications, voting by mailing, taxes, and census forms are very important and obviously vital that it reaches residents, so that is carried out by the postal service, which is ran by the government. ]]> 2020-09-11 03:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737647733 Kodjo Awugah https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737667371 trees that are planted on public property such as sidewalks or parks can be ran or controlled by local governments, although they do not have a say when it comes to planting on private land or property.]]> 2020-09-11 03:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737667371 Kodjo Awugah https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737692702 Roads and highways play a big role in our economy. The Federal Highway Act that was signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 that allowed transportation of products, which is helping the economy to this day.]]> 2020-09-11 03:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737692702 Kodjo Awugah https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737716783 The government is involved in real estate in many ways. The government creates programs such as the MID which was created in 1913 to promote home ownership. Mortgage loans are also able to be extended, made possible by the Federal Home Loan Bank Act that created in 1932.]]> 2020-09-11 03:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/737716783 Joslin https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738526285 The city government provide sewer prevent over flow in the city.

]]> 2020-09-11 13:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738526285 Joslin https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738550483 The city government provide garbage for unwanted stuff or trash ]]> 2020-09-11 13:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738550483 Joslin https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738575327 The government use addressee by know where or to contact you for any emergency ]]> 2020-09-11 13:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738575327 Joslin https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738603191 The city government provide everyone with mailing service]]> 2020-09-11 13:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/738603191 Beth Schuckert elsch21 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739119419 Mail boxes are a very important part of our society in being able to contact other people through letters. They also allow us to recieve lots of mail related to voting, bills we need to pay, and news letters so we are able to know whats going on in our world.]]> 2020-09-11 15:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739119419 Beth Schuckert elsch21 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739120012 2020-09-11 15:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739120012 Beth Schuckert elsch21 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739142284 Stop signs are put in place by the City for the safety of the public. They prevent crashes and deaths in vehicles]]> 2020-09-11 15:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739142284 Beth Schuckert elsch21 https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739515613 The City provides us with bins to put our recycles in and recycle services for our communities. Recycle bins are a way for the City to collect plastic and carboard for us. ]]> 2020-09-11 16:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/watson_carrie/1i4v5zo4zovaoxzg/wish/739515613