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