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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

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Which best describes county governments?

They are overseen by a mayor and department chairs.

They are established as outlined by the US Constitution.

They have executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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

A municipality’s infrastructure includes which of the following?

private homes

public utilities

government

school boards

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

obeying local laws.

paying local taxes.

using the local public library.

learning about local issues.

One example of regulating zoning is

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

making sure trash pickup, street cleaning, and snow-plowing services are in place.

raising revenue for a new city hall to replace an existing structure that is in disrepair.

staffing local public swimming pools and beaches with qualified lifeguards.

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.

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?

state and federal funds

corporate donations

annual fundraisers

ticket sales for public events

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.

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.

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.

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