Chapter 9 local government test review

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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


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