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Local governments place the power to solve local issues in the hands of elected officials. A council or city manager could help to determine zoning laws for the town, and this would create rules for how land can be used. Citizens can participate by voting and speaking with representatives, who handle such issues. Which ideas are included in your response? Check all that apply.how officials are elected to handle local issueshow local governments are uniquely equipped to solve local problemshow lo

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how officials are elected to handle local issues
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how local governments are uniquely equipped to solve local problems
C
how local governments create laws such as zoning rules to handle issues
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Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

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The system creates power in the hands of a single board.:Supervisor
The system divides executive and legislative duties.:Council-executive
The system gives a single leader the power to oversee county departments.:Council-executive
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Which system of municipal government most resembles the federal government’s separation of powers?

A
“weak mayor” mayor-council system
B
“strong mayor” mayor-council system
C
commission system
D
council-manager system
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Based on the excerpt, which type of government is the city of Springfield using?

A
“weak mayor” mayor-council system
B
“strong mayor” mayor-council system
C
commission system
D
council-manager system
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The excerpt provides an example of which responsibility of local government?

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providing sanitation
B
regulating zoning
C
providing education
D
maintaining parks and bike trails
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Think back to the example in the Warm-Up: A business owner wants to open a restaurant, but many residents do not want a business that is open late at night near their homes.How are local governments structured to solve a local issue like this one?

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Local governments are structured with elected councils or other officials who represent citizens and make local laws, such as zoning rules. Citizens can vote and communicate with representatives, allowing the community to address issues like a restaurant's late-night hours.

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