#1
Which level of government is responsible for managing local affairs?
Federal government
State government
Local government
International government
#2
What is the primary function of a local government?
Enacting national laws
Providing healthcare services
Maintaining roads and infrastructure
Regulating international trade
#3
What is the term for the head of a local government?
Mayor
Governor
President
Prime Minister
#4
Which of the following is an example of a local government's legislative body?
Board of Education
Public Library
Department of Transportation
Federal Reserve
#5
What is the primary purpose of local government elections?
To elect the president
To appoint judges
To choose representatives for the state government
To select officials for local government positions
#6
Which of the following is an example of a local government structure?
City council
Supreme Court
United Nations
Federal Reserve
#7
What is a common source of revenue for local governments?
Income tax
Sales tax
Property tax
Excise tax
#8
Which of the following is an example of a local government agency responsible for fire protection?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
FDNY (Fire Department of New York)
#9
What is the purpose of zoning regulations in local government?
To regulate the size of buildings
To regulate land use
To regulate air traffic
To regulate water pollution
#10
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of local governments?
Public education
Public transportation
National defense
Public safety
#11
Which of the following powers is typically held by local governments?
Declaring war
Printing currency
Issuing driver's licenses
Regulating interstate commerce
#12
Which of the following is an example of a direct democracy tool used in local government?
Referendum
Executive order
Veto power
Judicial review
#13
In a council-manager system, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the local government?
Mayor
City council
City manager
Chief of police
#14
Which of the following is an example of a special-purpose district?
City council
County government
School district
State legislature
#15
Which of the following is an example of a local government revenue source?
Customs duties
Federal grants
Foreign aid
Income tax