Local Government

Question 1

Which of these situations would most likely require the involvement of a local government?

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Residents demand that dogs be allowed on a public beach.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

The main function of a school board is to

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manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.

Question 4

Incorporation creates a local government and

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creates geographic boundaries for villages, towns, and cities.

Question 5

Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?

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counties and municipalities

Question 6

A “strong mayor” in the mayor-council system has the authority to

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manage city departments.

Question 7

Local governments provide different services. Under which category of services do firefighters fall?

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public safety

Question 8

In a supervisor system, a board of supervisors is responsible for

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governing the county, overseeing departments, and creating policies.

Question 9

Before building a new sports stadium near the waterfront, a city is most likely to establish

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a redevelopment district.

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