Local Government

Question 1

This map of Louisiana shows 64 governmental divisions called parishes.What do other states call these divisions? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

counties; boroughs

Question 2

The system divides executive and legislative duties.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Council-executive

Question 3

The system gives a single leader the power to oversee county departments.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Council-executive

Question 4

The system creates power in the hands of a single board.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Supervisor; 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

Question 5

Which system of municipal government most resembles the federal government’s separation of powers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“strong mayor” mayor-council system

Question 6

Based on the excerpt, which type of government is the city of Springfield using?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

council-manager system

Question 7

The excerpt provides an example of which responsibility of local government?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

regulating zoning

Question 8

Which ideas are included in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

how officials are elected to handle local issues; how local governments are uniquely equipped to solve local problems; how local governments create laws such as zoning rules to handle issues

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