Local Government — Quiz

Question 1

Which is the best example of zoning?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A town creates a school district and a business district.

Question 2

Which of these statements about counties is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In most states, each individual county has its own government.

Question 3

To which court system do city courts belong?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the state court system

Question 4

What is one way in which local governments are similar to federal governments?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both are divided into three branches.

Question 5

In what way are a mayor-council system and a council-manager system similar?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In both systems, a council is responsible for making laws and policies.

Question 6

Which of these does a municipality’s infrastructure include?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

public utilities

Question 7

The main function of a school board is to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.

Question 8

Which statement best describes a commission system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

Local Government — Quiz Answers