Local Governments Quiz

Who forms local governments?

• A) The federal government

• B) The states

• C) The counties

• D) The cities

Which of the following are formed and approved by the State?

• A) Federal districts

• B) International cities

• C) Districts, counties, and cities

• D) Private organizations

What are local governments made up of?

• States

• Municipalities

• Federal agencies

• Counties

What is the largest type of municipality?

• Town

• Village

• Borough

• City

Which of the following is NOT a type of municipality mentioned in the text?

• City

• Town

• Village

• State

What is the highest level of local government that is formed to carry out state laws, collect taxes, and supervise elections?

• City

• County

• State

• Federal

Which of the following is a responsibility of the sheriff at the county level?

• Making state laws

• Supervising federal elections

• Arresting lawbreakers and carrying out orders of the county court

• Collecting federal taxes

Which of the following is NOT a local government service mentioned in the document?

• Fire

• Police

• Education

• Water

What is the order of local government services provided to the people from highest to lowest level?

• Police, Fire, Road, Water, Public Works

• Fire, Police, Road, Water, Public Works

• Water, Fire, Police, Road, Public Works

• Public Works, Fire, Police, Road, Water

What is a town?

• A unit of local government that is larger than a village, but smaller than a city.

• A unit of local government formed of different towns.

• A unit of government formed to meet different needs.

• A unit of local government that is larger than a city.