The Capable County

Is a county smaller than a state?

• Yes

• No

Are counties called “counties” in every state?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No—boroughs in Alaska, parishes in Louisiana

Do counties get any of their money from the state?

• Yes

• No

Do counties get most of their money from the state?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No—from the county

Are fees the biggest source of income for a county?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No-property taxes

Does the federal government sometimes require that counties provide a service?

• Yes

• No

Does the federal government sometimes not pay for the services it requires?

• Yes

• No

Does Dillon’s Rule say that a county has its own natural power?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No—home rule; Dillon’s says power comes from the state

Do most county governments include a commission?

• Yes

• No

Do all county governments include a county administrator?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No—some have an elected executive, some commissions/boards handle administrative duties