Local Government Organization Quiz

What is the major unit of local government found in all states except Rhode Island and Connecticut?

• Counties

• Cities

• Boroughs

• Townships

How many counties are there in Texas?

• 150

• 254

• 200

• 300

Which form of city government has the Mayor as the Chief Executive and an elected Council as the Legislative Body?

• Commission

• Council-Manager

• Mayor-Council

• Board of Commissioners

Which form of city government has a popularly elected council with no chief administrator?

• Board of Commissioners

• Commission

• Council-Manager

• Mayor-Council

What is the role of a city manager in the Council-Manager form of city government?

• Budget Director

• Department Head

• Legislative Body

• Chief Executive

What is the disadvantage of the Council-Manager form of city government?

• Relies on experts

• Simple

• Clear responsibility

• Undemocratic

What is the primary role of a Mayor in the Mayor-Council form of city government?

• Budget Director

• Legislative Body

• Chief Executive

• Department Head

Which level of government deals with garbage collection?

• Federal 
• State
• Local

Which level of government deals with licenses?

• Federal
• State
• Local

Which level of government deals with declaring war?

• Federal
• State
• Local