U.S. Municipal Government

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. A city manager is an elected official. True False

2. Which of the following is not a name for a political subdivision in the United States? Community Borough Parish Township

3. In most states, the powers that a municipal government may exercise come through the state legislature. This is commonly referred to as what? Dillon's Rule Picket Fence Federalism John's Law This statement is false, cities have whatever power they want to have

4. A city may reasonably be expected to pay for memberships in which of the following organizations? ICMA U.S. Conference of Mayors NLC All of these

5. While there is some debate among the cities, the officially recognized first community to employ a professional city manager to manage the day to day operations of the government was what city? Stanton, Virginia Cadillac MI Dayton OH Amarillo TX

6. A city manager must have a Master's Degree in order to be hired as a city manager. True False

7. What is the most popular form of government for cities in the United States? Strong Mayor-weak Council Town Meeting Commission Council-Manager

8. In a council-manager form of government, the city manager should have which of the following responsibilities? budget approval, legislative authority zoning changes, budget preparation, no hiring responsibilties hiring recommendations, day to day tasks budget preparation, appointing authority, policy formulation

9. There are other ways to have professional administration of a city without having a city manager. True False

10. There are many opportunities for young people to begin a career in Municipal Administration. True False