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