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