Municipal Government Flashcardizz (10 Questions)

Front

What word describes local governments like cities and towns?

Back

Municipality

Front

In Massachusetts, towns are required when the population is under… 50,000, 25,000, 12,000, 1,200

Back

12,000

Front

Who usually runs a Massachusetts town?

Back

Board of Selectmen

Front

What meeting lets town citizens vote directly on issues?

Back

Town Meeting

Front

What legal document serves as the town meeting agenda?

Back

Warrant

Front

Who sometimes manages a town’s daily operations?

Back

Town Manager

Front

What elected group makes decisions in a city?

Back

City Council

Front

Who often supervises a city’s daily operations?

Back

Mayor

Front

Which group is responsible for overseeing the operation of public schools? Options: City Council, School Committee, Board of Selectmen, State Legislature

Back

School Committee

Front

What kind of tax provides most local government revenue?

Back

Property tax