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Question 1

In what way are a mayor-council system and a council-manager system similar?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In both systems, a council is responsible for making laws and policies.

Question 2

While most funding for cities and counties is raised through local taxes and fees, what other revenue source makes up about a third of most municipal revenues?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

state and federal funds

Question 3

Which of these statements about counties is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In most states, each individual county has its own government.

Question 4

Which statement best describes a commission system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

Question 5

What is one way in which local governments are similar to federal governments?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both are divided into three branches.

Question 6

Which is the best example of zoning?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A town creates a school district and a business district.

Question 7

Which of these does a municipality’s infrastructure include?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

public utilities

Question 8

The main function of a school board is to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.

Question 9

What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

county and municipal

Question 10

To which court system do city courts belong?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the state court system

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