Question

3.2) __ state governments have a _ form of government in which local power is only that which is delegated from the state. a. unitary c. dissolute b. bicameral d. unicameral 3.3) choose three forms of local government. ☐ state legislature ☐ county ☐ hospital districts ☐ state supreme court ☐ municipality ☐ congress ☐ school districts 3.4) select three other names for a municipality. ☐ town ☐ police department ☐ city ☐ school district ☐ state ☐ village 3.5) __ what is the primary function of a municipality? a. prepares candidates for public office b. generates revenue for the state government c. provides services to its residents d. accesses federal funding 3.6) people are better represented at the _ level of government because citizens are more closely connected. a. federal c. state b. regional d. local 3.7) __ by what authority do local governments exist? a. the eighth amendment of the constitution b. the tenth amendment of the constitution c. the state constitution and government d. the federal legislative powers 3.8) __ which statement best describes the structure of county government? a. authority is divided among a number of elected officials and boards acting independently of each other. b. one county board of supervisors is responsible for all decisions. c. each town or city appoints representatives to the county government. d. the state representative from a county directs all government agencies within that county. 3.9) select two reasons why municipal bonds can be a sound investment. ☐ tax - free interest ☐ secure from default ☐ high interest rates ☐ tied to the stock market

Explanation:

3.2: A unitary government centralizes power, with local entities only having delegated state power.
3.3: Local governments are sub-state administrative bodies focused on local services.
3.4: Municipalities are general local governments with these common alternate names.
3.5: Municipalities core role is local resident services.
3.6: Local government has closest citizen connection for representation.
3.7: Local governments derive authority from state-level rules and governments.
3.8: County governments typically have multiple independent elected officials/boards.
3.9: Municipal bonds are known for tax-free interest and low default risk.

Answer:

3.2) A. unitary
3.3)
☑ municipality
☑ school districts
☑ county
3.4)
☑ town
☑ city
☑ village
3.5) C. provides services to its residents
3.6) D. local
3.7) C. the state constitution and government
3.8) A. Authority is divided among a number of elected officials and boards acting independently of each other.
3.9)
☑ tax-free interest
☑ secure from default