Civics Chapter 12 Lesson 1

In the United States, state constitutions usually set up the powers and duties of local governments.

• true

• false

Most urban areas in the United States use the commission form of government.

• true

• false

Today, most large cities have a strong-mayor system.

• true

• false

One advantage of the commission form of government is that city leadership is strong and clear, making it relatively easy for city government to set and meet goals.

• true

• false

A local school district is a common example of a special district unit of government.

• true

• false

Most Americans live in and experience local government in

• cities or urban areas.

• rural areas.

• towns.

• villages.

Another word for city is

• charter.

• hamlet.

• municipality.

• ordinance.

A document that gives power to a local government is

• a ballot.

• a city charter.

• a home rule.

• an ordinance.

In the mayor council form of government, the council acts as the city’s

• chief executive.

• electorate.

• governor.

• legislature.

Under the council-manager form of government, a _____________ administers the city’s day-to-day affairs.

• city manager

• city council

• commission

• mayor