- 1. Who is the head of a local government?
A) Mayor
B) President
C) Governor
D) Sheriff
- 2. What is the main legislative body in a local government?
A) Congress
B) House of Representatives
C) City Council
D) Senate
- 3. What is a common source of revenue for local governments?
A) Excise taxes
B) Income taxes
C) Sales taxes
D) Property taxes
- 4. Which department is responsible for maintaining local roads and infrastructure?
A) Department of Defense
B) Department of Public Works
C) Department of Education
D) Department of Health
- 5. In a council-manager form of government, who supervises the day-to-day operations of the city?
A) Mayor
B) Chief of Police
C) City Manager
D) City Council
- 6. What term describes the practice of allowing voters to approve or reject specific laws by popular vote?
A) Initiative
B) Impeachment
C) Referendum
D) Election
- 7. What is the term for a local law enacted by a city or town government?
A) Amendment
B) Executive Order
C) Statute
D) Ordinance
- 8. What department in a local government is responsible for emergency services such as fire and rescue?
A) Health Department
B) Public Works
C) Fire Department
D) Zoning Department
- 9. Which local government official is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the city?
A) City Treasurer
B) City Assessor
C) City Clerk
D) City Attorney
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