CMO Municipal Government Structure & Functions

Question 1

What is the primary function of a municipal government?

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Providing local services

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Managing federal laws.

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Running national elections.

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Overseeing international trade.

Question 2

What is a city council’s role?

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Legislating local policies

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Enforcing federal law.

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Managing schools.

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Running state government.

Question 3

Who is typically the chief executive of a municipality?

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Mayor

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Governor.

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President.

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Council member.

Question 4

What is a municipal budget used for?

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City services and projects

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National defense.

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Personal expenses of officials.

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International aid.

Question 5

What role do municipal departments play?

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Implementing services

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Making laws.

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Federal oversight.

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Running elections.

Question 6

What is the function of municipal ordinances?

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Local laws

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State laws.

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Federal regulations.

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International treaties.

Question 7

What is a municipal clerk responsible for?

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Managing records

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Law enforcement.

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City budgeting.

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Judicial decisions.

Question 8

What is the role of municipal elections?

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Selecting local officials

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Choosing federal representatives.

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Running international policies.

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Managing schools.

Question 9

What is a common form of municipal government?

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Council-manager government

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Federal system.

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Presidential system.

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Monarchy.