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Which level of government is most local to a citizen?

the state level

the municipal level

the federal level

the county level

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The most useful advantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is

limiting the amount of food that is wasted by the school.

presenting an additional choice for teachers and staff.

providing an additional choice for students on restricted diets.

reducing the cost of lunch options for students and teachers.

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.

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

zoning

education

public safety

infrastructure

After gathering information, a student using the problem-solving process should next

consider options.

implement a solution.

weigh disadvantages.

evaluate a solution.

Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

public infrastructure.

public health.

public safety.

public education.

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 the problem-solving process, the step that helps identify what needs to be solved is

weighing disadvantages.

implementing the solution.

weighing advantages.

gathering information.

Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?

State governments oversee voter registration for state elections.

State governments oversee voter registration for local elections.

State governments oversee voter registration for state and local elections.

State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.

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. Identify the problem.

b. Weigh advantages and disadvantages.

c. Implement the solution.

d. Evaluate the solution.

Incorporation creates a local government and

divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders.

determines who will serve as mayor and council members.

creates geographic boundaries for villages, towns, and cities.

manages the court system on the county and city level.

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.

Which is most important for a city to know before building a bike path next to a busy road?

the cost of the bike path

the number of roads in the area

the number of cars that travel the road

the cost of owning a bike

Gathering information helps someone consider to solve a problem.

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In the information gathering stage of the problem-solving process, what information would be most important when choosing options for controlling the stray animal population in a town? Check all that apply.what types of food may be needed to feed stray animalshow many stray animals are needing to be controlledwhether the animals are able to be trainedwhat types of programs already exist to control stray animalshow many people in the town already own pets

what types of food may be needed to feed stray animals

how many stray animals are needing to be controlled

whether the animals are able to be trained

what types of programs already exist to control stray animals

how many people in the town already own pets

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.

The chart shows information gathered as part of the problem-solving process.Based on the chart, what percentage of students at the school need special diets?

33 percent

40 percent

11 percent

20 percent

Who serves on a school board?

teachers appointed by the school

a mayor and city council

school superintendents

members of the community

In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

creating private schools.

establishing school districts.

providing transportation to schools.

maintaining school equipment.

Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?

counties and states

states and municipalities

counties and municipalities

counties, states, and municipalities

Which best explains how state legislative branches are structured?

Most states have legislatures with a large upper house and a small lower house.

Most states have legislatures with upper and lower houses of equal size.

Most states have legislatures with large upper and lower houses.

Most states have legislatures with a small upper house and a large lower house.

A type of infrastructure that state governments maintain is

schools.

roads.

libraries.

parks.

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.

Which best explains why including a salad bar on a school lunch menu would be an advantage for students on restricted diets?

It would be available throughout the school day.

It would allow them to eat more foods that they like.

It would allow them to eat more fruits and vegetables.

It would be less expensive than the regular menu.

Read the excerpt from Article 4 of the Texas Constitution.Sec. 1. OFFICERS CONSTITUTING EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. The Executive Department of the State shall consist of a Governor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State, a Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office, and Attorney General.Sec. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. All the above officers of the Executive Department (except Secretary of State) shall be elected by the qualified voters of the State at the time and places of election for members of the Legislature.Sec. 21. SECRETARY OF STATE. There shall be a Secretary of State, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall continue in office during the term of service of the Governor.

governor

lieutenant governor

attorney general

secretary of state

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