Definitions
Define town meetings
an exercise in direct democracy
How long is 1 term for a city council member?
4 years
Is the commission form still often used in small towns?
No, they are quickly becoming less and less needed in each town
In most states, are county judges elected?
Yes
Counties are called _______________ in Alaska
boroughs
What is advocacy?
the art of persuading others
Compare a town vs. township
A town is bigger, while a township is smaller and often acknowledged by British countries
What is the disadvantage of living in a village?
Who is the leader of a city or town
The mayor
What is a synonym for town?
small city- or even a large one according to the book
Define ward
voting districts divided up from cities
In a small city, is the mayor or council stronger?
Weak mayor, strong council
Why do people prefer to live in the suburbs? List at least 2 reasons
possible answers: less traffic, more housing options, better schools, land, ect.
Who estimates the county's property tax
Tax Assessor
Grand Cane is a ____________
village
Define city charter
A document that grants power to a local government
List 3 ways home rule affects cities
1. can write their own charters
2. can choose their own government
3. manage own affairs
What are some advantages of living in a village? Name more than 1
Who is the DA?
county's prosecutor
Compare where the metro area is compared to suburbs.
The metro area us the central city including the suburbs. While the suburbs are just communities surrounding these cities
Define county (describe a parish)
Why is land-management an issue?
many big cities have negative impacts from urban sprawl (traffic, overflow of businesses and restaurants). Not much land is left to settle
Describe the government within a village. What are the 3 names an executive can be.
-small board of trustees elected by the voters
- executive can be the mayor, board president or chief burgess
List at least 4 of the 5 types of commissioners
1. Police
2. Fire
3. Finance
4. Health
5. Public works
Name 3 organizational structures in county government.
1. Commission- manager
2. Commission- elected executive
3. Strong commission form