Local Government Roles

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of municipal governments?

• Declaring war

• Issuing passports

• Managing local parks and recreational areas

• Regulating international trade

Which of the following is NOT one of the three levels of government?

• Federal

• Global

• State

• Municipal (Local)

Which of the following services is typically provided by municipal governments?

• National defense

• Local police and fire departments

• Printing money

• Regulating stock exchanges

How do municipal governments typically fund their services?

• Through international loans

• By issuing currency

• Through taxes and fees collected from residents and businesses

• By selling state-owned enterprises

What is a common role of a municipal government in urban planning?

• Designing national highways

• Negotiating international trade agreements

• Managing zoning and land use within the municipality

• Setting global environmental standards