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

A
other local fees.
B
state and federal funds.
C
fund-raising events.
D
utility bills.
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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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Which of these situations would most likely require the involvement of a local government?

A
Students at a local school want to start a recycling program.
B
A homeowner wants to repair a broken window.
C
A local family wants to take a city bus to visit a public park.
D
Residents demand that dogs be allowed on a public beach.
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Which is the best example of zoning?

A
A city school board meets to determine a school’s policies.
B
A town creates a school district and a business district.
C
A city fixes streets and damaged pipe systems.
D
A council works to create an effective town budget.

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