Local Government

Question 1

What is the definition of a municipality?

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a city, town, or village with its own government

Question 2

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 3

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

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manage city departments.

Question 4

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

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a redevelopment district.

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Which statement best describes a commission system?

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A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

Question 7

Incorporation creates a local government and

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creates geographic boundaries for villages, towns, and cities.

Question 8

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

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public safety

Question 9

Which best describes county governments?

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

Question 10

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.

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