Local Government Study Guide

Local Government Study Guide

by Ben Richard

Poll

In which of these entities do you live?

• City

• Village

• Township

Multiple Choice

The name "Scioto" comes from a Native-American word that means what?

• River

• Deer

• Bear

• Tree

Multiple Choice

What is the main (and most important) job of the Scioto County Commissioners?

• Law Enforcement

• Appointing board members

• Distributing funds to various county offices

Multiple Choice

There is a Shawnee Indian Reservation in Ohio.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How much is Ohio's gasoline tax currently?

• 22 1/2 cents

• 38 1/2 cents

• 60 cents

• 10 cents

Poll

Are health inspections at restaurants necessary?

• Yes

• No

• No

Poll

Vern Riffe Drive (leading to the CTC) is what type of road?

• City

• Township

• State

• Co

Multiple Choice

The job of prosecutor is one of the most powerful positions in the county.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

All information in court cases is considered confidential and private.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How many townships in Scioto County?

• 16

• 4

• 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a special district?

• City of Portsmouth

• Porter Township

• Northwest Local Schools

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems should you take to a school board?

• You received a poor grade in Mr. Richard's class

• You are having an issue with another student

• You disagree with the new science curriculum

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many people live in the city of Portsmouth, OH?

• 20,000

• 100,000

• 5,000

• 1 million

Multiple Choice

The village of New Boston is actually part of the city of Portsmouth.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Sciotoville is actually part of the city of Portsmouth.

• Tr

• False

Multiple Choice

You buy a car from a dealership in Scioto County, Ohio. What percent sales tax will you pay?

• 5.25%

• 7.25%

• 25%

• 2%

Multiple Choice

Which official takes care of property taxes?

• Sheriff

• Clerk of Courts

• Auditor

Poll

Sara owns a home worth 500,000 dollars. How much is the assessed (taxable) value?

• 100,000

• 50

• 175,000

• 60,000

Multiple Choice

A new tax levy is passed by voters in Sara's school district that will raise her taxes by 1 additional mill. How much will her taxes go up?

• $225

• $175

• $650

• $1025

Poll

What does Ohio's government spend the most money on?

• Po

• Insurance

• Prisons

• education

Multiple Choice

Approximately how much money does Ohio's government spend on each student?

• $500

• $1300

• $5,000

• $13,000