1 ED – 210 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Pre Test

2 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1.A new ordinance reads: “ Anyone who throws trash on the street must pay a fine of $100.” What group probably passed this ordinance? 1.A new ordinance reads: “ Anyone who throws trash on the street must pay a fine of $100.” What group probably passed this ordinance? a. A state senate b. A city council c. A city department of sanitation d. A county department of public works

3 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 2.What is one major difference between a mayor and a city manager? 2.What is one major difference between a mayor and a city manager? a. A city manager is more powerful than a mayor b. A mayor is more powerful than a manager c. A manager can vote on city laws but a mayor cannot d. A mayor is chosen by the people

4 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 3.What is the most common way of raising money to build a new public school? 3.What is the most common way of raising money to build a new public school? a. Raising the city’s property tax b. Raising the state sales tax c. Borrowing money by selling bonds d. Asking for contributions

5 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 4.Mary Schmitt was elected to office. She is responsible for seeing that all city ordinances are enforced. What position does Mary hold? 4.Mary Schmitt was elected to office. She is responsible for seeing that all city ordinances are enforced. What position does Mary hold? a. Mayor b. City manager c. City council member d. Commissioner of Sanitation

6 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 5.How many city councils make an ordinances? 5.How many city councils make an ordinances? a. All b. Some c. None

7 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 6.How many cities exist because of a charter granted them by their state? 6.How many cities exist because of a charter granted them by their state? a. All b. Some c. None

8 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 7.Suppose you lived in Camden, New Jersey, on the east side of the Delaware River. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is across the river on the west side. What antipollution law would probably help most to clean up the river that flows past your home? 7.Suppose you lived in Camden, New Jersey, on the east side of the Delaware River. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is across the river on the west side. What antipollution law would probably help most to clean up the river that flows past your home? a. One passed by the city of Camden b. One passed by the city of Philadelphia c. One passed by the state of New Jersey d. One passed by the U.S. Congress

9 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 8. THE MAYOR’S FIVE MISTAKES. Here are parts of an imaginary speech by a mayor. Explain what is wrong with each statement. 8. THE MAYOR’S FIVE MISTAKES. Here are parts of an imaginary speech by a mayor. Explain what is wrong with each statement. a. People in minority groups complain about job discrimination. But this is a private matter. State and city laws can do nothing. b. People complain about poor police protection. But the governor controls our police force c. I wish the city government could do more for poor people. But the U.S. Congress controls how much aid a city can give. d. People complain about high taxes. But these taxes go to the state. The city is not allowed to collect taxes of its own. e. Finally, many citizens say they want a new mayor. Well, the governor appointed me to this job; only he can remove me.

10 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 9. Which of the following problems is considered most important by the nation’s mayors? 9. Which of the following problems is considered most important by the nation’s mayors? a. Working with the local Chamber of commerce a. Working with the local Chamber of commerce b. Working with housing problems b. Working with housing problems c. Meeting organized protest groups c. Meeting organized protest groups d. Working on city beautification d. Working on city beautification

11 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 10. Which of the following problems is considered least important by the nation’s mayors? 10. Which of the following problems is considered least important by the nation’s mayors? a. Working with the local Chamber of commerce a. Working with the local Chamber of commerce b. Working with housing problems b. Working with housing problems c. Meeting organized protest groups c. Meeting organized protest groups d. Working on city beautification d. Working on city beautification

12 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 11. Which was the first American City to operate under a city manager form of government? 11. Which was the first American City to operate under a city manager form of government? a. Dayton a. Dayton b. Chicago b. Chicago c. New York c. New York d. Los Angeles d. Los Angeles

13 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 12. What level of government do people have the greatest voice? 12. What level of government do people have the greatest voice? a. National a. National b. State b. State c. Local c. Local

14 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 13. At what level of government are the greatest number of laws passed? 13. At what level of government are the greatest number of laws passed? a. National a. National b. State b. State c. Local c. Local

15 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 14. Who is the mayor of your city? 14. Who is the mayor of your city? ________ ________

16 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 15. Who is the City Manager of your city? ________ ________

17 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 16. What does C.O.G stand for? ____________ 16. What does C.O.G stand for? ____________

18 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 17.About what percent of the Municipal revenue comes from the property tax? a. 10% b. 25% c. 40% d. 65%

19 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 18. What department in the city government is responsible for land use? 18. What department in the city government is responsible for land use? a. Streets a. Streets b. Parks and Recreation b. Parks and Recreation c. Planning c. Planning d. Finance d. Finance

20 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 19. Who appoints the various city commissioners in your city? __________

21 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 20. What is a variance code? 20. What is a variance code? _________ _________

22 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 21. What is a zoning ordinance? ___________ 21. What is a zoning ordinance? ___________

23 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 22. What does the city technology agent do? 22. What does the city technology agent do? _________ _________

24 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 23. Is the rat a significant menace in your city? 23. Is the rat a significant menace in your city? a. Yes a. Yes b. No b. No

25 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 24. Given a period of two years, how many rats can be produced starting with two adult rats? 24. Given a period of two years, how many rats can be produced starting with two adult rats? a. 100 a. 100 b. 1,000 b. 1,000 c. 100,000 c. 100,000 d. 1,000,000 d. 1,000,000

26 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 25. Which department has the largest part of the city budget? 25. Which department has the largest part of the city budget? a. Personnel a. Personnel b. Law Enforcement b. Law Enforcement c. Finance c. Finance d. Parks and Recreation d. Parks and Recreation

27 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 26. Which of the following is not a requirement to be a police officer? 26. Which of the following is not a requirement to be a police officer? a. 21 years old a. 21 years old b. College degree b. College degree c. Psychological exam c. Psychological exam d. Polygraph exam d. Polygraph exam

28 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 27. Approximately what percent of the residents normally vote in local {elections that are not connected with state or local elections}? _________

29 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 28. The city manager is an elected official? 28. The city manager is an elected official? a. Yes a. Yes b. No b. No

30 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 29. The city manager can veto laws passed by the city council? 29. The city manager can veto laws passed by the city council? a. Yes a. Yes b. No b. No

31 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 30. The city manager helps make laws in your city? 30. The city manager helps make laws in your city? a. Yes a. Yes b. No b. No

32 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 31. The police chief is an appointed official in your city? 31. The police chief is an appointed official in your city? a. Yes a. Yes b. No b. No

33 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 32. Municipal court judges are elected? 32. Municipal court judges are elected? a. Yes a. Yes b. No b. No