Understanding County and Local Government

Front

What is the job of counties in a state?

Back

To provide services like health care, criminal justice, and elections

Front

Who is responsible for leading a county government?

Back

The Board of Supervisors

Front

Which branch of local government is responsible for making ordinances?

Back

Legislative branch

Front

What is the role of the Mayor in local government?

Back

To enforce ordinances

Front

Which of the following services is NOT provided by local government? Police and fire protection, Street cleaning, Water safety

Back

National defense

Front

How can community members learn more about their local government?

Back

By going to city council meetings

Front

What is one of the responsibilities of counties regarding important documents?

Back

To record birth certificates and marriage licenses

Front

Which of the following is a similarity between local and state governments?
Options:
Both have a President,
Both have a legislative, executive, and judicial branch,
Both manage international relations,
Both are responsible for national defense

Back

Both have a legislative, executive, and judicial branch

Front

What is the main purpose of local municipal government?

Back

To make towns or cities a better place to live

Front

What level of government is the closest to you?

Back

Local Government