Local Governments: governments and Services

A county is the smallest territorial and political unit in a state.

• True

• False

Counties must have more than one million residents.

• True

• False

Who elects the Board of Commissioners?   

• a) The President
• b)The Mayor
• c) The citizens
• d) None of the above

Which branch of government does a mayor represent?

• legislative
• executive
•  judicial

What do county commissioners and city council members have in common?

• They are all male.
• They are all elected.
• They are all appointed. 
• They all serve 1-year terms.

How do the council act as the legislative branch?

• They make rules for the city. 
• They enforce laws for the city.
• They hire city managers.
• They run the courts. 

Which term describes a city with its own government?

• megalopolis
• town
• municipality
• village

Which of the following is not a level of government?

• Democracy
• Federal
• State
• Local

What type of document makes an official city?

• Constitution
• Charter
• Declaration
• Mission Statement

What is an ordinance?

• a law
• a committee
• a system of courts
• a church group