Question 1

The trend in school districts follows the theory that

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer is better. 
B)  more school districts are better than less. 
C)  state-sponsored school districts are better than county-sponsored school districts. 
D)  county-sponsored school districts are better than state-sponsored school districts. 
A)  fewer is better. 
B)  more school districts are better than less. 
C)  state-sponsored school districts are better than county-sponsored school districts. 
D)  county-sponsored school districts are better than state-sponsored school districts.

Question 2

The text identifies four types of governmentally active nonprofit organizations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  issue-oriented advocates 
B)  civic nonprofits 
C)  policy implementers 
D)  governing nonprofits 
A)  issue-oriented advocates 
B)  civic nonprofits 
C)  policy implementers 
D)  governing nonprofits

Question 3

_____ is a means of distributing funds (primarily to school districts) to reduce financial disparities among districts.

Accepted Answer

A)  An equalization formula 
B)  Gerrymandering 
C)  A regime analysis 
D)  A charter 
A)  An equalization formula 
B)  Gerrymandering 
C)  A regime analysis 
D)  A charter

Question 4

_____ is a label used in some communities for members of a local legislative body, such as a city council.

Accepted Answer

A)  President pro-tempore 
B)  Public authority 
C)  District representative 
D)  Aldermen 
A)  President pro-tempore 
B)  Public authority 
C)  District representative 
D)  Aldermen

Question 5

A charter is a document that sets out a city's structure, authority, and functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

The two most popular forms of city government are council-mayor and council-manager. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each form?

Accepted Answer

The council-mayor form of city governmen

Question 8

Pluralist theory contends that certain individuals and groups possess systemic power and enjoy a strategic advantage in influencing government decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

General-purpose local governments perform a wide range of governmental functions and include three types of local governments: counties, municipalities, and towns/townships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Counties generally offer a wider array of services to their citizens than cities do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The twin pressures of population growth and education have placed additional demands on county governments, thus making it more difficult for counties to reorganize and reform their practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Council members elected _____ report more factionalism and less unanimity than do their counterparts elected _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  by districts; at large 
B)  in large cities; in small towns 
C)  in small towns; in large cities 
D)  at large; by districts 
A)  by districts; at large 
B)  in large cities; in small towns 
C)  in small towns; in large cities 
D)  at large; by districts

Question 13

What three types of governments are considered general purpose local governments?

Accepted Answer

A)  states, regions, and towns/townships 
B)  school districts, counties, and states 
C)  counties, municipalities, and towns/townships 
D)  cities, states, and special districts 
A)  states, regions, and towns/townships 
B)  school districts, counties, and states 
C)  counties, municipalities, and towns/townships 
D)  cities, states, and special districts

Question 14

How is county government structured in the alternative county structure, called the county council-elected executive plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  The county board hires a professional administrator (sometimes called a "county manager") to run the government. 
B)  An elected governing body, usually called a board of commissioners or supervisors, is the only policymaking apparatus in the county. 
C)  The implementation of county services is outsourced to a private company. 
D)  Voters elect an executive officer in addition to the governing board. 
A)  The county board hires a professional administrator (sometimes called a "county manager") to run the government. 
B)  An elected governing body, usually called a board of commissioners or supervisors, is the only policymaking apparatus in the county. 
C)  The implementation of county services is outsourced to a private company. 
D)  Voters elect an executive officer in addition to the governing board.

Question 15

Which of the following exemplifies the concept of school choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  public elementary schools 
B)  state-sponsored afterschool programs 
C)  increased federal grants for inner-city school systems 
D)  charter schools 
A)  public elementary schools 
B)  state-sponsored afterschool programs 
C)  increased federal grants for inner-city school systems 
D)  charter schools

Question 16

Nearly all city governments operate with one of three structures. Which of the following is NOT one of these structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  a mayor-council form 
B)  a council-manager form 
C)  a city commission form 
D)  a city-county form 
A)  a mayor-council form 
B)  a council-manager form 
C)  a city commission form 
D)  a city-county form

Question 17

Special districts can be formed in three different ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Federal government can issue a mandate establishing a special district where there is a local need. 
B)  States can create them through special enabling legislation. 
C)  General-purpose local governments may adopt a resolution establishing a special district. 
D)  Citizens may initiate districts by petition, which is often followed by a referendum on the question. 
A)  The Federal government can issue a mandate establishing a special district where there is a local need. 
B)  States can create them through special enabling legislation. 
C)  General-purpose local governments may adopt a resolution establishing a special district. 
D)  Citizens may initiate districts by petition, which is often followed by a referendum on the question.

Question 18

In _____ elections, a city voter can vote for as many candidates as there are seats to be filled.

Accepted Answer

A)  district 
B)  closed-primary 
C)  at-large 
D)  open-primary 
A)  district 
B)  closed-primary 
C)  at-large 
D)  open-primary

Question 19

_____ is a type of special district funded by nontax revenue and governed by an appointed board.

Accepted Answer

A)  A public authority 
B)  A charter 
C)  An incorporation 
D)  An alderman 
A)  A public authority 
B)  A charter 
C)  An incorporation 
D)  An alderman

Question 20

The governing body for counties is typically called the

Accepted Answer

A)  county senate. 
B)  county seat. 
C)  town meeting. 
D)  board of commissioners. 
A)  county senate. 
B)  county seat. 
C)  town meeting. 
D)  board of commissioners.

The trend in school districts follows the theory that

The text identifies four types of governmentally active nonprofit organizations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

_____ is a means of distributing funds (primarily to school districts) to reduce financial disparities among districts.

_____ is a label used in some communities for members of a local legislative body, such as a city council.

A charter is a document that sets out a city's structure, authority, and functions.

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

The two most popular forms of city government are council-mayor and council-manager. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each form?

Pluralist theory contends that certain individuals and groups possess systemic power and enjoy a strategic advantage in influencing government decisions.

General-purpose local governments perform a wide range of governmental functions and include three types of local governments: counties, municipalities, and towns/townships.

Counties generally offer a wider array of services to their citizens than cities do.

The twin pressures of population growth and education have placed additional demands on county governments, thus making it more difficult for counties to reorganize and reform their practices.

Council members elected _ report more factionalism and less unanimity than do their counterparts elected _.

What three types of governments are considered general purpose local governments?

How is county government structured in the alternative county structure, called the county council-elected executive plan?

Which of the following exemplifies the concept of school choice?

Nearly all city governments operate with one of three structures. Which of the following is NOT one of these structures?

Special districts can be formed in three different ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

In _____ elections, a city voter can vote for as many candidates as there are seats to be filled.

_____ is a type of special district funded by nontax revenue and governed by an appointed board.

The governing body for counties is typically called the

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Exam 11: Local Government: Structure and Leadership

The trend in school districts follows the theory that

The text identifies four types of governmentally active nonprofit organizations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

_____ is a means of distributing funds (primarily to school districts) to reduce financial disparities among districts.

_____ is a label used in some communities for members of a local legislative body, such as a city council.

A charter is a document that sets out a city's structure, authority, and functions.

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

The two most popular forms of city government are council-mayor and council-manager. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each form?

Pluralist theory contends that certain individuals and groups possess systemic power and enjoy a strategic advantage in influencing government decisions.

General-purpose local governments perform a wide range of governmental functions and include three types of local governments: counties, municipalities, and towns/townships.

Counties generally offer a wider array of services to their citizens than cities do.

The twin pressures of population growth and education have placed additional demands on county governments, thus making it more difficult for counties to reorganize and reform their practices.

Council members elected _____ report more factionalism and less unanimity than do their counterparts elected _____.

What three types of governments are considered general purpose local governments?

How is county government structured in the alternative county structure, called the county council-elected executive plan?

Which of the following exemplifies the concept of school choice?

Nearly all city governments operate with one of three structures. Which of the following is NOT one of these structures?

Special districts can be formed in three different ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

In _____ elections, a city voter can vote for as many candidates as there are seats to be filled.

_____ is a type of special district funded by nontax revenue and governed by an appointed board.

The governing body for counties is typically called the

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States

State Constitutions

Citizen Participation and Elections

Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

State Legislatures

Governors

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary

State Local Relations

Taxing and Spending

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Council members elected _ report more factionalism and less unanimity than do their counterparts elected _.