Question 1

The difference between a general-purpose and single-purpose local government is

Accepted Answer

A) general-purpose local governments are prohibited from providing specific services, such as libraries, but single-purpose districts can provide any specific service. 
B) general-purpose local governments provide a wide range of functions whereas single-purpose governments perform a specific function. 
C) none. There are no substantive differences; these are just two names for the same type of government. 
D) single-purpose local governments are prohibited from providing a specific services, such as libraries, but general-purpose districts can provide any specific service. 
A) general-purpose local governments are prohibited from providing specific services, such as libraries, but single-purpose districts can provide any specific service. 
B) general-purpose local governments provide a wide range of functions whereas single-purpose governments perform a specific function. 
C) none. There are no substantive differences; these are just two names for the same type of government. 
D) single-purpose local governments are prohibited from providing a specific services, such as libraries, but general-purpose districts can provide any specific service.

Question 2

The number of school districts in the United States has declined from more than 100,000 before World War II to less than 35,000 today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

American local governments were not planned according to some grand design. Rather, they grew in response to a combination of citizen demand, interest group pressure, and state government acquiescence. As a consequence, no rational or easily understood system of local governments exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A county government structure where an elected governing body called a commission, with its chief executive selected by the elected commissioners is

Accepted Answer

A) the most common county government but its predominance is decreasing. 
B) the least common county government but its popularity is increasing. 
C) characterized by a strong independently elected central executive official 
D) the most common county government and its popularity is increasing over the last ten years. 
A) the most common county government but its predominance is decreasing. 
B) the least common county government but its popularity is increasing. 
C) characterized by a strong independently elected central executive official 
D) the most common county government and its popularity is increasing over the last ten years.

Question 5

The three most common forms of city government structure are: a mayor-council form, a city commission form, or a council-manager form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Equalization formulas have increased funding for poorer school districts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ultimate authority in a school district is the parents of school age students, more so than the local school board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Communities almost never try to restructure their governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not an example of a single-purpose local government?

Accepted Answer

A) School districts 
B) Towns 
C) Water districts 
D) Air and seaport districts 
A) School districts 
B) Towns 
C) Water districts 
D) Air and seaport districts

Question 10

The concept of home rule refers to allowing localities to manage their own affairs as much as possible without the necessity of seeking specific approval to change their governing structure from the state in which they are chartered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The pressing issues in city governments these days include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) planning and land use. 
B) dark sky lighting ordinances. 
C) budget cuts and finances. 
D) representation. 
A) planning and land use. 
B) dark sky lighting ordinances. 
C) budget cuts and finances. 
D) representation.

Question 12

Two states that do not have functional county governments are

Accepted Answer

A) Connecticut and Rhode Island. 
B) Virginia and Maryland. 
C) Alaska and Louisiana. 
D) Minnesota and Wisconsin. 
A) Connecticut and Rhode Island. 
B) Virginia and Maryland. 
C) Alaska and Louisiana. 
D) Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Question 13

Most special districts (92 percent of them)provide a single function, but the functions vary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A metropolitan area refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a central city of at least 50,000 people and its surrounding county or counties. 
B) a central city of at least 275,000 people and its surrounding county or counties. 
C) a central city with not more than 275,000 people and its surrounding county or counties. 
D) any home rule city. 
A) a central city of at least 50,000 people and its surrounding county or counties. 
B) a central city of at least 275,000 people and its surrounding county or counties. 
C) a central city with not more than 275,000 people and its surrounding county or counties. 
D) any home rule city.

Question 15

Home rule describes a broad grant of power from the state to a local government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The difference between a general-purpose and single-purpose local government is

The number of school districts in the United States has declined from more than 100,000 before World War II to less than 35,000 today.

American local governments were not planned according to some grand design. Rather, they grew in response to a combination of citizen demand, interest group pressure, and state government acquiescence. As a consequence, no rational or easily understood system of local governments exists.

A county government structure where an elected governing body called a commission, with its chief executive selected by the elected commissioners is

The three most common forms of city government structure are: a mayor-council form, a city commission form, or a council-manager form.

Equalization formulas have increased funding for poorer school districts.

The ultimate authority in a school district is the parents of school age students, more so than the local school board.

Communities almost never try to restructure their governments.

Which of the following is not an example of a single-purpose local government?

The concept of home rule refers to allowing localities to manage their own affairs as much as possible without the necessity of seeking specific approval to change their governing structure from the state in which they are chartered.

The pressing issues in city governments these days include all of the following except

Two states that do not have functional county governments are

Most special districts (92 percent of them)provide a single function, but the functions vary.

A metropolitan area refers to

Home rule describes a broad grant of power from the state to a local government.

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Exam 10: The Structure of Local Government

The difference between a general-purpose and single-purpose local government is

The number of school districts in the United States has declined from more than 100,000 before World War II to less than 35,000 today.

American local governments were not planned according to some grand design. Rather, they grew in response to a combination of citizen demand, interest group pressure, and state government acquiescence. As a consequence, no rational or easily understood system of local governments exists.

A county government structure where an elected governing body called a commission, with its chief executive selected by the elected commissioners is

The three most common forms of city government structure are: a mayor-council form, a city commission form, or a council-manager form.

Equalization formulas have increased funding for poorer school districts.

The ultimate authority in a school district is the parents of school age students, more so than the local school board.

Communities almost never try to restructure their governments.

Which of the following is not an example of a single-purpose local government?

The concept of home rule refers to allowing localities to manage their own affairs as much as possible without the necessity of seeking specific approval to change their governing structure from the state in which they are chartered.

The pressing issues in city governments these days include all of the following except

Two states that do not have functional county governments are

Most special districts (92 percent of them)provide a single function, but the functions vary.

A metropolitan area refers to

Home rule describes a broad grant of power from the state to a local government.

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States: Sorting Out Roles and Responsibilities

State Constitutions: the Fundamental Rules of State Government

Citizen Participation and Elections

Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

State Legislatures

Governors: Power, Politics and Executive Leadership

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary: Independence Vs Accountability

Local Leadership and Governance

State Local Relations

Taxing and Spending

Economic Development

Education Policy: Reading, Writing and Reform

Criminal Justice: Cops and Corrections

Social Welfare and Health Care Policy: Addressing Poverty and Sickness

Environmental Policy

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