Local Government Quiz

Who is a councillor?

• A member of a local government council

• A professional offering legal advice

• A school staff member responsible for student guidance

• A healthcare professional

What are the 8 areas of need that Local Government meets:

• a)

• d)

• e)

• b)

• c)

What service is most important to you?

• Healthcare

• Education

• Transportation

• Internet Services

How do Local Governments pay for the services they provide?

• Through taxes and government funding

• By charging fees for all services

• Through donations and volunteer services

• By private sector investments

How does local government affect your life?

• By providing public services and infrastructure

• By setting and enforcing local policies

• By managing local educational systems

• All of the above

What is revenue?

• The total amount of money a company receives from its services

• The net profit after expenses are deducted

• The total amount of money a company spends

• The total assets a company owns

Where does a municipality get its funding from?

• Local taxes and government grants

• Private donations and investments

• International aid

• Crowdfunding and public donations

What does your municipality spend the money on? Select the correct pair of big expenses.

• Education and Healthcare

• Transportation and Public Safety

• Parks and Recreation, Public Works

• Utilities and Housing

What is a bylaw?

• A law passed by a local government

• A federal law

• A scientific law

• A rule in a game

Why does it have such an impact on your life?

• It influences my daily decisions.

• It does not affect me significantly.

• It shapes my long-term goals.

• It affects my relationships with others.