Structure of Local Government

Towns, cities and...

• States
• Neighborhoods
• Districts
• Counties

Local laws are called

• Laws

• Charters

• Ordinances

• Rules

Who has legislative powers in county governments?

• City Council
• Board of Supervisors
• House of Representatives
• Mayor

All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT

• City Council Member
• Manager
• Sheriff
• Mayor

Who holds executive powers in a city or town government?

• Board of Supervisors
• Mayor
• Sheriff
• Manager

Which group oversees the operation of a public school district in a county or city?

• General Assembly
• City Council
• Board of Supervisors
• School Board

How are towns different than counties and cities?

• Towns elect a manager
• Towns do not have a school board
• Towns adopt their own annual budget
• Towns enact ordinances

Local governments exercise legislative, executive, and judicial powers

• True
• False

City Council fits in which level/branch

• State/Executive
• Local/Legislative
• Local/Judicial
• State/Legislative

Mayor fits into which level/branch

• State/Local
• Local/Legislative
• Local/Executive
• Local/Judicial