Municipality to City

What does a municipality do?

• Just for show, like a king or queen in a castle

• Helps people by providing services and making rules in a place

• Only decides who goes to jail

• Takes money but does nothing

Which of the following best describes a city?

• A small, sparsely populated area with minimal infrastructure

• A large and densely populated area with significant infrastructure and amenities

• An agricultural community with a focus on farming and livestock

• A natural reserve with limited human activity

What are the criteria for a municipality to be converted into a city?

• A population of at least 50,000 and a territory of 50 square kilometers

• An average annual income of at least PhP100 million based on 2000 constant prices and specific population or territory size

• Hosting an international airport or seaport

• Being recognized as a tourist destination by the national government

Why is urbanization considered a driving factor in the conversion of municipalities into cities?

• It decreases the population density in urban areas

• It signifies a decrease in economic activities and opportunities

• It represents the migration of people from rural to urban areas, increasing the need for urban infrastructure

• It leads to the decline of industrial and commercial activities in urban areas

What is a key benefit of converting a municipality into a city?

• Decreased economic development

• Reduced public services

• Increased rural-to-urban migration

• Enhanced governance and better public service management

How does economic development play a role in a municipality's conversion into a city?

• It scares away businesses

• It brings in more businesses, making the place richer and creating more jobs

• It makes everyone a farmer

• It stops schools and hospitals from being built

What impact does the conversion from municipality to city have on governance?

• People are less honest and fair

• Making good choices gets harder

• No one has to make decisions anymore

• It gets better at making good choices and being fair

What usually happens because of turning a small place into a city?

• There are more schools, parks, and hospitals

• There are fewer places to learn and play

• Less work and fewer shops

• Fewer people live there because they move to farms

What role does population size play in a municipality's conversion into a city?

• Having enough people is very important for being called a city

• Only if everyone comes from far away places

• It's not; people don't matter

• Important, but only if they're from the countryside

Which is NOT a reason to turn a small place into a city?

• To bring in more shops and businesses

• To make sure everything is run well

• • Because more people come to live and need houses and schools

• To stop providing important services like buses and parks