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The Town Meeting
Have you ever been to a town meeting? Do you know what goes on in one? Town meetings are a popular form of local government in Vermont and elsewhere.
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II. Pre-Reading Questions
How do town meetings enable people to participate in local government?
Do you think town meeting are effective?
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