- 1. Who is the head of a local government?
A) President
B) Sheriff
C) Governor
D) Mayor
- 2. What is the main legislative body in a local government?
A) House of Representatives
B) Congress
C) Senate
D) City Council
- 3. What is a common source of revenue for local governments?
A) Income taxes
B) Property taxes
C) Excise taxes
D) Sales taxes
- 4. Which department is responsible for maintaining local roads and infrastructure?
A) Department of Public Works
B) Department of Defense
C) Department of Education
D) Department of Health
- 5. In a council-manager form of government, who supervises the day-to-day operations of the city?
A) Mayor
B) City Council
C) Chief of Police
D) City Manager
- 6. What term describes the practice of allowing voters to approve or reject specific laws by popular vote?
A) Referendum
B) Election
C) Impeachment
D) Initiative
- 7. What is the term for a local law enacted by a city or town government?
A) Executive Order
B) Ordinance
C) Amendment
D) Statute
- 8. What department in a local government is responsible for emergency services such as fire and rescue?
A) Fire Department
B) Public Works
C) Health Department
D) Zoning Department
- 9. Which local government official is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the city?
A) City Treasurer
B) City Clerk
C) City Assessor
D) City Attorney
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