Question 1

Governor Brown's realignment policy involves shifting some services previously provided by state government to counties in hopes of cost savings and improved services.Is this a good idea? Are there other state services that should be delegated to local governments?

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Governor Brown's realignment policy has ...

Question 2

The largest single source of revenue for California cities today is

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A)  federal grants.
B)  sales taxes.
C)  property taxes.
D)  service charges.

Question 3

The elected body that governs counties is

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A)  the board of supervisors.
B)  the city council.
C)  the council of governments (COG) .
D)  the board of trustees.

Question 4

Unincorporated areas are governed by

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A)  the city.
B)  the county.
C)  a single special district.
D)  the state.

Question 5

"Home rule" or "charter" cities have more discretion than "general law" cities in choosing structures of government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Once a city incorporates, it surrenders responsibility for most local services to the county.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The largest single source of revenue for California counties is

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A)  state and federal aid.
B)  sales taxes.
C)  property taxes.
D)  service charges. A

Question 8

What are the differences between a city, a county, and a special district? What do they have in common? Give examples of each.

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A city, a county, and a special district are all types of local government entities, each with its own distinct characteristics and responsibilities.

A city is a densely populated area that is typically larger than a town and has its own local government. Cities are responsible for providing services such as police and fire protection, sanitation, and public transportation. Examples of cities include New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

A county is a geographical region within a state that is governed by its own local government. Counties are responsible for services such as law enforcement, public health, and public works. Examples of counties include Los Angeles County, Cook County, and Harris County.

A special district is a local government entity created for a specific purpose, such as providing water and sewer services, managing a public transportation system, or maintaining a park or recreational area. Special districts have their own governing bodies and are funded through taxes or user fees. Examples of special districts include the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and the East Bay Regional Park District.

While cities, counties, and special districts have their own unique characteristics and responsibilities, they also have some commonalities. They all have the authority to levy taxes, issue bonds, and provide public services to their residents. Additionally, they all have elected officials who are responsible for making decisions and setting policies for their respective jurisdictions.

Question 9

Voter turnout in cities that hold their elections separate from state and national elections is lower than cities that hold local elections at the same time as state and national elections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The powers and organization of cities and counties are laid out in

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A)  constitutions.
B)  ordinances.
C)  papers of incorporation.
D)  charters.

Question 11

Minority candidates are more likely to win elections to city councils in communities using

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A)  at-large elections.
B)  district elections.
C)  isolated elections.
D)  nonpartisan elections.

Question 12

The most numerous form of local government in California is

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A)  cities.
B)  counties.
C)  school districts.
D)  special districts.

Question 13

In most California cities, a city manager is appointed by

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A)  the city council.
B)  the mayor with approval by the city council.
C)  the board of supervisors.
D)  the city's chief executive officer (CEO) . A

Question 14

Municipal courts must approve all local laws.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The biggest spending area for cities is education.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process by which cities are established by citizens is incorporation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most California cities use the council-manager system of government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

With Governor Brown's "realignment" of responsibilities shared by state and local governments the state took over some of the responsibilities previously allocated to counties.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The process of incorporation is launched by

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A)  petition by citizens or landowners.
B)  petition by landowners only.
C)  the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) .
D)  corporations.

Question 20

Does California have too many local governments? What are the advantages of having so many? What would be the advantages of having fewer?

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