B5 Local Government in England

What are the two main tiers of local government in England?

• County Councils and Parish Councils

• County Councils and District, Borough or City Councils

• Metropolitan Councils and Parish Councils

• Unitary Authorities and London Boroughs

Which type of local government is considered a single tier?

• County Councils

• District Councils

• Unitary Authorities

• Parish Councils

What is the primary focus of all forms of local government?

• International relations

• National defence

• Services and facilities needed in local areas

• Tax collection

Which of the following is NOT a type of single-tier local government?

• Unitary authorities in shire areas

• London Boroughs

• Metropolitan Boroughs

• County Councils

What do parish, community, and town councils primarily deal with?

• National policies

• International trade

• Really local issues such as parks and allotments

• Military services

Which of the following is a role of local government?

• Representing residents in a local area

• Managing international airports

• Overseeing national elections

• Regulating national banks

Local governments work with a range of partners. Which of the following is NOT typically one of these partners?

• Private organisations

• Charities

• Other levels of government

• Foreign governments

What is one of the essential services delivered by local government?

• Space exploration

• Children's services

• National defence

• International trade

Which of the following is a characteristic of a unitary authority?

• It operates in multiple tiers

• It is responsible for national policies

• It combines the responsibilities of county and district councils

• It only deals with international issues

In which part of the UK are London Boroughs found?

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• England