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Which level of government is most local to a citizen?

A
the state level
B
the municipal level
C
the federal level
D
the county level
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The most useful advantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is

A
limiting the amount of food that is wasted by the school.
B
presenting an additional choice for teachers and staff.
C
providing an additional choice for students on restricted diets.
D
reducing the cost of lunch options for students and teachers.
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Which statement best describes a commission system?

A
A legislative body hires a leader to oversee city departments.
B
An elected leader and an elected legislative body share responsibility.
C
A leader oversees city departments, and a legislative body has limited power.
D
A legislative body oversees city departments directly.
4

Local governments provide different services. Under which category of services do firefighters fall?

A
zoning
B
education
C
public safety
D
infrastructure
5

After gathering information, a student using the problem-solving process should next

A
consider options.
B
implement a solution.
C
weigh disadvantages.
D
evaluate a solution.
6

Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

A
public infrastructure.
B
public health.
C
public safety.
D
public education.
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One example of regulating zoning is

A
limiting the number of fast-food restaurants that can be built near a residential area.
B
making sure trash pickup, street cleaning, and snow-plowing services are in place.
C
raising revenue for a new city hall to replace an existing structure that is in disrepair.
D
staffing local public swimming pools and beaches with qualified lifeguards.
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In the problem-solving process, the step that helps identify what needs to be solved is

A
weighing disadvantages.
B
implementing the solution.
C
weighing advantages.
D
gathering information.
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Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?

A
State governments oversee voter registration for state elections.
B
State governments oversee voter registration for local elections.
C
State governments oversee voter registration for state and local elections.
D
State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.
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Which step in the problem-solving process is practiced when considering whether it is cost effective to add a salad bar to a school lunch menu:

A
a. Identify the problem.
B
b. Weigh advantages and disadvantages.
C
c. Implement the solution.
D
d. Evaluate the solution.
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Incorporation creates a local government and

A
divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders.
B
determines who will serve as mayor and council members.
C
creates geographic boundaries for villages, towns, and cities.
D
manages the court system on the county and city level.
12

A citizen becomes involved in the policymaking function of local government by

A
obeying local laws.
B
paying local taxes.
C
using the local public library.
D
learning about local issues.
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Which is most important for a city to know before building a bike path next to a busy road?

A
the cost of the bike path
B
the number of roads in the area
C
the number of cars that travel the road
D
the cost of owning a bike
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Gathering information helps someone consider to solve a problem.

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In the information gathering stage of the problem-solving process, what information would be most important when choosing options for controlling the stray animal population in a town? Check all that apply.what types of food may be needed to feed stray animalshow many stray animals are needing to be controlledwhether the animals are able to be trainedwhat types of programs already exist to control stray animalshow many people in the town already own pets

A
what types of food may be needed to feed stray animals
B
how many stray animals are needing to be controlled
C
whether the animals are able to be trained
D
what types of programs already exist to control stray animals
E
how many people in the town already own pets
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In a supervisor system, a board of supervisors is responsible for

A
governing the county, overseeing departments, and creating policies.
B
governing the county, with little power to create policies.
C
governing the county with a council and an executive.
D
governing the county, creating policies, and supervising a council.
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The chart shows information gathered as part of the problem-solving process.Based on the chart, what percentage of students at the school need special diets?

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A
33 percent
B
40 percent
C
11 percent
D
20 percent
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Who serves on a school board?

A
teachers appointed by the school
B
a mayor and city council
C
school superintendents
D
members of the community
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In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

A
creating private schools.
B
establishing school districts.
C
providing transportation to schools.
D
maintaining school equipment.
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Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?

A
counties and states
B
states and municipalities
C
counties and municipalities
D
counties, states, and municipalities

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