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A municipality’s infrastructure includes which of the following?

A
private homes
B
public utilities
C
government
D
school boards
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Before building a new sports stadium near the waterfront, a city is most likely to establish

A
a municipal department.
B
a redevelopment district.
C
a commission system.
D
a chief executive.
3

What is the definition of a municipality?

A
a division of government directly below the state level
B
a city department charged with enforcing local laws
C
a city, town, or village with its own government
D
a set of laws and policies for a county
4

Which best describes county governments?

A
They are overseen by a mayor and department chairs.
B
They are established as outlined by the US Constitution.
C
They have executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
D
They are established as outlined by a state’s constitution.
5

The main function of a school board is to

A
serve as a school’s principals, teachers, and administrators.
B
propose and legislate state laws that affect the public schools.
C
raise revenue for public schools through local taxes and fees.
D
manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.
6

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

A
obeying local laws.
B
paying local taxes.
C
using the local public library.
D
learning about local issues.
7

According to President Truman, which of the following outcomes were predicted by many experts in the years following the end of World War II?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
inflation
B
World War III
C
economic collapse
D
economic stabilization

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