United States Government: Democracy in Action

Chapter 24: Local Governments

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Which is the largest political subdivision of each state except Connecticut and Rhode Island?
A)township
B)town
C)county
D)special district
2
In order for a community to incorporate, it must have _____.
A)several corporations within its boundaries
B)a minimum number of people
C)police and fire departments
D)a mayor and a high school
3
How does a state grant legal status to a municipal government?
A)It issues a charter.
B)It issues a referendum.
C)It names the municipality.
D)It appoints city officials.
4
Which is the oldest and most widely used form of municipal government?
A)commission form
B)council-manager form
C)selectmen form
D)mayor-council form
5
A tidal wave in Galveston, Texas, led to the _____ form of government.
A)commission
B)council-manager
C)selectmen
D)mayor-council
6
What is a criticism of the council-manager form of government?
A)The city manager is popularly elected.
B)The mayor has limited powers.
C)City managers are not trained in public administration.
D)The city manager is not popularly elected.
7
Education is generally funded by _____.
A)county boards
B)local districts
C)the state board of education
D)the federal Department of Education
8
The Census Bureau classifies any community with _____ people or more as an urban community.
A)2,500
B)5,000
C)25,000
D)100,000
9
Which of the following is the most important source of revenue for local governments?
A)individual income taxes
B)corporate income taxes
C)sales taxes
D)property taxes
10
A debated issue of revitalization is _____.
A)tax incentives for businesses
B)reclaiming deteriorating property
C)displacement
D)reduced energy conservation
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