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Which level of government is most local to a citizen?

A
the state level
B
the municipal level
C
the federal level
D
the county level
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The most useful advantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is

A
limiting the amount of food that is wasted by the school.
B
presenting an additional choice for teachers and staff.
C
providing an additional choice for students on restricted diets.
D
reducing the cost of lunch options for students and teachers.
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Which statement best describes a commission system?

A
A legislative body hires a leader to oversee city departments.
B
An elected leader and an elected legislative body share responsibility.
C
A leader oversees city departments, and a legislative body has limited power.
D
A legislative body oversees city departments directly.
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After gathering information, a student using the problem-solving process should next

A
consider options.
B
implement a solution.
C
weigh disadvantages.
D
evaluate a solution.
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Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

A
public infrastructure.
B
public health.
C
public safety.
D
public education.
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One example of regulating zoning is

A
limiting the number of fast-food restaurants that can be built near a residential area.
B
making sure trash pickup, street cleaning, and snow-plowing services are in place.
C
raising revenue for a new city hall to replace an existing structure that is in disrepair.
D
staffing local public swimming pools and beaches with qualified lifeguards.
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In the problem-solving process, the step that helps identify what needs to be solved is

A
weighing disadvantages.
B
implementing the solution.
C
weighing advantages.
D
gathering information.
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Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?

A
State governments oversee voter registration for state elections.
B
State governments oversee voter registration for local elections.
C
State governments oversee voter registration for state and local elections.
D
State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.
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Which step in the problem-solving process is practiced when considering whether it is cost effective to add a salad bar to a school lunch menu:

A
a. Identify the problem.
B
b. Weigh advantages and disadvantages.
C
c. Implement the solution.
D
d. Evaluate the solution.
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Incorporation creates a local government and

A
divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders.
B
determines who will serve as mayor and council members.
C
creates geographic boundaries for villages, towns, and cities.
D
manages the court system on the county and city level.
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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.
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Which is most important for a city to know before building a bike path next to a busy road?

A
the cost of the bike path
B
the number of roads in the area
C
the number of cars that travel the road
D
the cost of owning a bike
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In a supervisor system, a board of supervisors is responsible for

A
governing the county, overseeing departments, and creating policies.
B
governing the county, with little power to create policies.
C
governing the county with a council and an executive.
D
governing the county, creating policies, and supervising a council.
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Who serves on a school board?

A
teachers appointed by the school
B
a mayor and city council
C
school superintendents
D
members of the community
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In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

A
creating private schools.
B
establishing school districts.
C
providing transportation to schools.
D
maintaining school equipment.
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Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?

A
counties and states
B
states and municipalities
C
counties and municipalities
D
counties, states, and municipalities

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