Exam 7: Other Governments

Counties rely heavily on property taxes to fund their operations.

How many federally recognized Native American tribes are there in California?

A regional governmental organization that provides a forum for local city and county leaders to plan for future,common needs such as transportation,housing,and water is called a ______.

List at least five types of public services that the state requires counties to provide.

A city that forms its own constitution and grants local government supreme authority over municipal affairs is considered a ______.

What is a "strong mayor" form of government?

About ______ special districts exist in California,and ______ of them operate independently of counties or cities,with their own elected boards of governors.

How do counties usually pay for the public services that they provide?

Which of these is a convenient instrument for enticing states to comply with the wishes of Congress?

How does the U.S.Congress entice the state government to follow its rules,even with regard to issues over which the states have sole jurisdiction?

What is California's "cap-and-trade" system and what is its purpose?

What does the federal government help the state of California pay for?

All city and county governments must provide advance notice of all meetings,hold meetings open to all visitors,and publicly disclose the proceedings of all meetings--as required by which state law?

The largest single source of city revenues is ______.

Nationwide,particularly in California,donations by tribes to political campaigns have favored Democrats.

In terms of public policy,what are the costs and benefits of tribal gaming enterprises?

Which of these is not a special district?

The idea that the states and the federal government share authority for governing citizens is ______.

If a city has a strong mayor form of government,then there is no need to hire a city manager.

School districts are governed by ______.