Chapter 9 local government test review
what does home rule mean and what does it allow local government to do
home rule is an authority local governments are allowed to write and amend it's own municipal charter
why were weak mayor plans of government developed
it helps balance power so the mayor doesn't have too much of it
which level of government controls the day to day operation of school
local government
what does a charter do for it's local government what is it's purpose
a charter is a basic plan for local government that defines their powers responsibilities and organization
town form of government what is it where did it begin
a local form of government that began in the new england colonies
how were public projects like roads originally financed and constructed
by towns people who pay
why is it important that governments work together
improves quality of life
how is a council manager plan of govern ment run
the city appoints she or him to offices so he can appoint or remove head of department if not doing their job
who makes the laws in mayor-council system
the city does
how city managers are put into office and how they can be removes
the city managers are appointed by the city council and can be removed if not doing a good job since he or she is free of political pressure since he or she was appointed
what has happened to many township governments
the population has increased turning them into cities
how are local governments established
the state uses their constitution to legalize and define their state government
example of how levels of government cooperate
they build roads schools sanitation waste ect.
purpose having a county a county manager
to appoint or remove official if they're not doing their job
what is the purpose of having a licensing board
to make sure a certain standard is met
why are special districts set up
to take care of needs such as hospitals schools ect.
what is the mayors role in the strong mayor plan
vetoes laws chief executive officer appoints city officials
what is the main purpose of local government
provide services we need in life to be safe and happy
what are ordinances their purpose guidelines that must be followed
regulation that govern a community local procedures make sure election procedures follow guidelines
what are some examples of how governments cooperate
roads and education
what is the job of a sheriff
sheriff arrest law breakers and help carry out order to the county court they also enforce law in areas that is not apart of a city
what is a grant-in-aid
funds given to the state and local government for specific projects
example of county officials
clerks, auditors, sheriffs, coroner, treasure, prosecutor
which level of government has taken over most road building cost
federal government
what is the mayors role in a weak mayor plan of government
he can be the tie breaker of a vote and is equal to all council-men