Local Government

A service the local government provides is_________?

• Library

• Bank

• Restaurant

• Grocery Store

What are the sub-divisions of local government?

• City, Local, Town
• City, County, Special Districts
• Federal, State, Local
• County, State, Federal

What is the name for a county level law enforcement officer?

• Policia
• Polizei
• Police
• Sheriff

What is a city's version of congress?

• City Council
• City Assembly
• Citi Group
• City Massing

What type of document makes an official city?

• Constitution
• Charter
• Declaration
• Mission Statement

The Board of Education_____

• Makes and enforce laws

• Hires the Superintendent

• Head their departments

Under the council-manager system, city managers are appointed, not elected, so that they are usually free from political pressure.

• True

• False

The ________ form of government began in the New England colonies

• town

• Congress

• Federal

The village board______

• members are elected by the people
• are appointed by the mayor
• hire superintendents

Which group oversees the operation of a public school district in a county or city?

• School Board

• Council

• Sheriff

• Delegates