L9 COUNTY GOVERNMENT

What is the largest unit of local government in the U.S.?

• States
• Counties
• Townships
• Cities

What is the primary role of county governments?

• To create state laws
• To implement state laws and provide services
• To manage federal programs
• To oversee city governments

What is the role of county governments in relation to state laws?

• To create new state laws
• To implement state laws
• To ignore state laws
• To enforce federal laws

How many county governments are there in the U.S.?

• 1,500
• 3,069
• 2,500
• 4,000

Which department is typically responsible for public health services in a county?

• Department of Transportation
• Department of Health
• Department of Education
• Department of Finance

How do counties typically fund the services they provide?

• Through a mix of federal, state, and local revenue
• Only through federal grants
• By charging residents directly for all services
• Only through state funding

What is the primary source of funding for county governments?

• Federal grants
• Sales taxes
• Property taxes
• State funding

Which of the following is a primary source of revenue for county governments?

• Corporate tax
• Income tax
• Property tax
• Sales tax

How do counties typically charge for services they provide?

• Through property taxes only
• By increasing sales tax
• By setting fees for specific services
• By receiving state grants

What might be a consequence of unfunded mandates for county governments?

• Greater autonomy in decision-making
• Reduced ability to provide required services
• Increased funding from the federal government
• Increased local taxes