Topic 3: Local Government Structure

What is the head of the executive branch titled at the local level?

• President
• Governor
• Mayor

Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?

• Federal

• Local

• National

• State

Which is NOT a type of local government in Florida.

• Borough

• County

• Municipality

• Special District

Members elected to a county board to make and pass laws for the county are called . . .

• commissioners.

• mayors.

• councilmen.

• congressmen.

The main purpose of a city's charter is to

• establish the city as a legal body
• set out the city's basic laws
• provide a forum for public debate
• provided for the election of city officers

Which statement is true about all counties in the United States?

• their size is based on the size of the State
• their size is based on the population of the State
• they can only be created by the State
• they serve only a judicial function 

In a ___________ mayor-council government, there is a definite separation of powers and the mayor has the responsibility, and strong executive powers.

• Strong

• Weak

What group of people helps the mayor do his or her job? They are the legislative part of local government.

• judges

• city council

• president

• commissioner

Who job is it to enforce county laws?

• Mayor

• Sheriff

What is the highest level of local government called?

• County

• City