County and Municipal Governments

Which of the following is NOT a part of county governments?

• Health & Human Services

• Records & Elections

• Military Defense

• Justice & Public Safety

What is the biggest source of revenue for county governments?

• Sales Taxes

• Property Taxes

• Unfunded Mandates

• Income Taxes

What is county spending required by law?

• Mandatory Spending

• Tax Spending

• Discretionary Spending

• Unfunded Spending

Which rule requires a county must get their authority from the state legislature?

• Home Rule

• State Rule

• Commission Rule

• Dillion's Rule

What type of rule gives counties the power to make decisions for themselves?

• Home Rule

• State Rule

• Local Rule

• Dillion's Rule

Which of the following is NOT an organization structure for county governments?

• Commission Only

• Commission + Administrator

• Commission + Executive

• Commission + Mayor

What is the term for governments of cities, towns, and villages?

• Charter

• Incorporations

• Municipality

• City

Which form of local town governments is like the president - Congress?

• Strong-mayor plan

• Weak-mayor plan

• Commission plan

• Dictator plan

What is NOT a way to get involved in local government?

• Riot

• Vote

• Run for office

• Show up at government meetings

What is eminent domain?

• The power of the government to take private property for public use with compensation.
• The power of the government to take private property without compensation.
• The power of the government to take public property for private use with compensation.
• The power of the government to take private property for public use without compensation.