Local Governments

All local governments receive their powers from the state governments.

• True

• False

The duties of local government officials are usually outlined in a state approved charter.

• True

• False

County governments help the state government collect state taxes and conduct elections.

• True

• False

What a regulation that governs the community called?

• County

• Ordinance

What is the basic plan (given by the states) for local governments called?

• Charter

• Sheriff

What is the largest type of community called?

• City

• Ordinance

Who job is it to enforce county laws?

• Mayor

• Sheriff

What is the unit if local government called that is incorporated by the state? (Hint: can be a city, town, village, or borough)

• Charter

• Municipality

a group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area

• departments
• civil servants
• urban
• council

income: money collected

• revenue
• expenses
• budget
• advisory committee