8c Local Government Quiz

Local governments adopt and enforce (a)  

• Laws and regulations
• International treaties
• Federal policies
• Global standards

Who is responsible for passing ordinances at the county level?

• County board of supervisors

• State governor

• Federal government

• City mayor

Who is the local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns?

• City council

• State senate

• Federal congress

• County board

What is the elected council responsible for doing?

• Making local laws

• Enforcing federal laws

• Conducting national elections

• Managing international relations

Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government?

• Local citizens

• Foreign diplomats

• Federal agencies

• State governors

What do all citizens need to learn?

• The importance of participating in local government

• The history of foreign countries

• The structure of multinational corporations

• The process of federal lawmaking

How can they learn the importance of participating in local government?

• Through community engagement

• By watching international news

• By studying ancient history

• By attending federal court sessions