Local Government

A governmental jurisdiction that can be organized into a city, town, borough or village depending on the population.

• County

• Municipality

• Province

• Metropolitan

The executive of a municipality.

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

• Councilor

The elected legislature of a municipality.

• Assembly

• Municipal Court

• City Hall

• City Council

An administrative subdivision of a state.

• Municipality

• Province

• County

• Region

Elected officials charged with the executive & legislative administration of the county government.

• City Council

• Board of County Commissioners

• State Legislature

• Mayor & Council

What is the name of the county that you live in?

• Clifton

• Passaic

• Paterson

• Bergen

How many municipalities do you have in your county?

• 16

• 7

• 19

• 14

Where is the county seat of your county?

• Clifton

• Passaic

• Paterson

• Hackensack

How many counties are in New Jersey?

• 18

• 24

• 15

• 21

What is another name for a county court?

• Appellate

• Supreme

• Municipal

• Superior