Local Government

Question 1

A citizen becomes involved in the policymaking function of local government by

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learning about local issues.

Question 2

Which best describes county governments?

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They are established as outlined by a state’s constitution.

Question 3

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

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governing the county, overseeing departments, and creating policies.

Question 4

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

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public safety

Question 5

The main function of a school board is to

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manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.

Question 6

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 7

A local government gets about the same amount of revenue from property, sales, and income taxes as it does from

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state and federal funds.

Question 8

While most funding for cities and counties is raised through local taxes and fees, what other revenue source makes up about a third of most municipal revenues?

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state and federal funds

Question 9

Which is the best example of zoning?

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A town creates a school district and a business district.

Question 10

One example of regulating zoning is

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limiting the number of fast-food restaurants that can be built near a residential area.

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