Week #3 Vocab Preview 2025

What is the role of the Board of Commissioners?

• To manage a city's budget

• To adopt ordinances and oversee daily operations of a county's government

• To run day-to-day operations for the city

• To organize and operate businesses

Who is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a city?

• Board of Commissioners

• Special Purpose Districts

• City Manager

• Entrepreneur

What are Special Purpose Districts created for?

• To manage a city's budget

• To serve a special function for the state or community

• To oversee daily operations of a county's government

• To organize and operate businesses

In a Strong Mayor Government, who holds the major responsibilities and powers?

• City Council

• Entrepreneur

• Mayor

• Board of Commissioners

What is the main characteristic of a Weak Mayor Council?

• The mayor holds all the power

• The city council holds the majority of the power, duties, and responsibilities

• The mayor acts as the city's chief executive officer

• The city manager runs day-to-day operations

What is a Municipality?

• A form of city government

• A city or town

• A group of individuals with power

• A plan for spending

Who is an Entrepreneur?

• A person who manages a city's budget

• A person who organizes and operates a business, taking on financial risks

• A person who oversees daily operations of a county's government

• A person who sets aside income for future use

What does Profit refer to?

• The amount of money borrowed by one party from another

• A plan for spending

• The amount of money earned after paying expenses

• Setting aside income for future use

What is a Budget?

• A plan for spending

• Money received for labor or services

• An amount of money borrowed

• Setting aside income for future use

What does Saving mean?

• A plan for spending

• Setting aside income for future use

• Money received for labor or services

• An amount of money borrowed