. Lessons in democracy . A FACTORY WHERE MANY WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED IN WOOLSORTING. Are they made directly by the people ? No, they are made by the legislative branch of thecity government. The legislative branch is made up of men chosenby the people. These men together are called the City Council orBoard of Aldermen. 78 LESSONS IN DEMOCRACY They are elected by the voters of the city. Theymake the laws or ordinances which govern the A GROUP OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. They are the servants of the people. They shouldcarry out the wishes of the people. How are these officers
. Lessons in democracy . A FACTORY WHERE MANY WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED IN WOOLSORTING. Are they made directly by the people ? No, they are made by the legislative branch of thecity government. The legislative branch is made up of men chosenby the people. These men together are called the City Council orBoard of Aldermen. 78 LESSONS IN DEMOCRACY They are elected by the voters of the city. Theymake the laws or ordinances which govern the A GROUP OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. They are the servants of the people. They shouldcarry out the wishes of the people. How are these officers elected in your city ?Many cities are divided into wards. Usually the HOW THE CITIES ABE GOVERNED 79 people in each ward can elect one or more coun-cilmen. Is your city divided into wards ? In what ward doyou live? Who is the councilman from your ward ? After the laws are made, someone must see thatthey are obeyed. In most cities this is the work ofthe mayor. The mayor is at the head of the executive branch ofthe city government. Has your city a mayor ? • What is his name ? The mayor is usually elected by the people. Herepresents the people of the whole city. The mayor has much power. He appoints manyhelpers who cany on the business of the city govern-ment. Some of his helpers are : Chief of the Health of the Fire of the Police of the Finance officers and offic
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