A parish or borough is also known as a
government.
county.
municipality.
town.
answer
b
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Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?
counties and states
states and municipalities
counties and municipalities
counties, states, and municipalities
answer
not d
question
In a supervisor system, a board of supervisors is responsible for
governing the county, overseeing departments, and creating policies.
governing the county, with little power to create policies.
governing the county with a council and an executive.
governing the county, creating policies, and supervising a council.
answer
a
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Before building a new sports stadium near the waterfront, a city is most likely to establish
a municipal department.
a redevelopment district.
a commission system.
a chief executive.
answer
not c
question
A municipality's infrastructure includes which of the following?
private homes
public utilities
government
school boards
answer
not a
question
The main function of a school board is to
serve as a school's principals, teachers, and administrators.
propose and legislate state laws that affect the public schools.
raise revenue for public schools through local taxes and fees.
manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.
answer
not c
question
A citizen can choose to become involved in local government by
obeying local laws.
paying local taxes.
using the local public library.
learning about local issues.
answer
not a
question
A "strong mayor" in the mayor-council system has the authority to
appoint members of the council.
make laws and policies.
create a charter for the government.
manage city departments.
answer
d
question
What outside source helps municipal governments raise revenue?
state funds
town garbage collection fees
residential water fees
city traffic fines
answer
not d
question
Which statement best describes a commission system?
A legislative body hires a leader to oversee city departments.
An elected leader and an elected legislative body share responsibility.
A leader oversees city departments, and a legislative body has limited power.
A legislative body oversees city departments directly.
answer
not b
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