Municipal Government Quiz

What is the closest form of government to the people in the U.S.?

• State government

• Federal government

• Municipal government

• County government

What is a charter in the context of municipal government?

• A legal document that establishes a municipality

• A document that outlines the powers and boundaries of a state

• A document that dictates the structure and plan of government for a town

• A document that establishes a local government for unincorporated communities

Which form of municipal government is most common in the U.S.?

• Council-Manager

• Mayor-Council

• Commission

• Town Meeting

In the weak-mayor plan, who typically chooses the mayor?

• The people

• The council

• The state government

• The federal government

Which of the following is NOT a general area of services provided by municipalities?

• Utilities

• Education

• Transportation

• Public safety

What is the purpose of land use management in municipalities?

• To regulate how the land is used and manage community growth

• To provide affordable housing for residents

• To oversee public health services

• To enforce building codes and regulations

After reading through the "Ways To Get Involved" slide, which would you feel most comfortable participating in? Explain your choice.

What town did the video take place in?

• Dallas

• Grapevine

• Fort Worth

• Southlake

According to the video, What did the daughter experience in school that caused emotional scars?

From the video, what did the opponents of the diversity plan argue?