Civics 5.2 quiz/homework
Special districts may provide which of the following needs?
Libraries, parks, and education
Of the following four types of governments, which would probably have the largest population
city
In town meetings of early New England towns, representatives chosen by citizens decided what was best for the town
false
People may establish a village or borough form of government without approval from the state legislature
false
There are fewer than 10,000 school districts in the United States
false
The executive of the small council in a village or borough who is elected by voters
mayor
Civil townships were established in the
midwest
Villages and boroughs are mainly established in what types of areas?
rural
Unit of government formed to meet a special need for a specific area
special district
Public meeting where residents can discuss and vote on issues
town meeting
A village may collect taxes and set up fire and police protection
true
In order for a place to become a city, it must have a certain population size
true
In states such as New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, township governments eventually transformed into boroughs
true
People called constables enforce laws within a township government system
true
School districts are considered special districts
true
Special districts meet many needs, such as fire protection and public transportation
true
Town meetings are an example of direct democracy
true
Township governments perform many of the same governmental functions as towns, such as building schools and roads
true
Township officials might include a chairperson or supervisor, board of commissioners or trustees, constable, and justice of the peace
true
Self-governing municipality in a rural community with at least 200-300 residents
village