WorksheetsUnit 7 Vocabulary: Local Government
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Read the definition: An ordinance is a local law enacted at the town, city, or county level. Which example best represents an ordinance?
A national rule passed by Congress regulating interstate trade
A school policy created by a principal for one classroom
A county rule that bans smoking, including e‑cigarettes, in public buildings
An international agreement between two countries about tariffs
Which statement best describes the Board of Supervisors in county government?
It is the legislative body in a county that makes local laws.
It is a state court that interprets state constitutions.
It is a federal agency that manages national parks.
It is a volunteer club that organizes community events.
Which statement best defines a School Board in local government?
A group that oversees the operation of K–12 public schools at the local level
A committee that manages colleges and universities statewide
A department that issues business licenses for towns
A council that writes state laws for education
Select all statements that accurately describe towns as presented:
Towns are located within counties.
Citizens in towns receive services only from the state government.
People in towns pay for services from both the town and the county.
Towns exist completely separate from any county boundaries.
Match each local government term to its role.
School Board
Oversees the operation of K–12 public schools at the local level
Town Council
Legislative body in a town
Towns
Located within counties where citizens receive and pay for services from both the town and the county
Which term refers to the legislative body that makes laws and policies for a city?
City Council
Town Council
Mayor
City Charter
Select all terms that describe legislative bodies rather than executive leaders.
Town Council
City Council
Mayor
Match each local government term to its correct description.
Town Council
Legislative body in a town
City Council
Legislative body in a city
Mayor
Chief executive of a city or town
Charter
Document that lists the powers given to a city
