The Census Bureau's five local-government types are county, municipal, township, school district, and special district. Which type covers an incorporated city or village?

An elected board sets public-school policy, hires and evaluates a superintendent, approves a budget, and sets a local tax rate. What kind of local government is described?

A board with its own tax levy operates sewer lines in parts of two neighboring cities and provides no other service. What kind of local government is it?

A resident outside any city limits needs help with local courts, property records, the jail, and roads in unincorporated areas. Which general-purpose local government is most likely responsible?

In a New England town, voters at town meeting approve the budget for a defined area that provides general government. In Census terms, what local-government type is this?

A county contains several incorporated cities. Inside those city limits, which type of local government passes ordinances and provides general services such as city police and local streets?

A regional transit authority crosses several city boundaries, has fiscal autonomy, and runs buses and light rail only. What local-government type does this best fit?

A city charter says the mayor is elected separately, has significant administrative and budget authority, and the elected council keeps legislative power. Which city form is this?

The council makes policy, sets the budget, and appoints a professional manager to run day-to-day administration. Which city form is this?

Voters elect five commissioners; each leads a department such as police or finance, and together they act as the city's lawmaking body. Which city form is this?

A city's mayor chairs meetings and represents the city, but a professional manager hired by the council supervises departments. Which city form does that describe?

A mayor-council charter gives the council most appointment power and leaves the mayor with limited administrative authority. Which variant is described?

In most counties, which officer is the chief law enforcement officer and often manages the county jail?

In Texas counties, which elected officer calculates county property tax rates and collects property taxes?

In a county where this office keeps commissioners-court records, records deeds, issues marriage licenses, and may run elections, which officer is it?

A person dies suddenly under unexplained circumstances, and a county official must determine the cause and manner of death. Which office handles that work?

A county's governing body adopts the county budget and tax rate and makes broad policy decisions for county operations. Which body is described?

Which legal document defines a city's organization, powers, functions, essential procedures, and form of municipal government?

State law lets a charter city act on local concerns unless the state constitution or general law forbids it. Which idea explains that authority?

A court strikes down a city rule because the state never granted that power, and doubts about local authority are resolved against the city. Which idea did the court apply?

A city council votes to require smoke alarms in rental housing, and the rule has continuing legal force inside the city. What is the rule called?

Which local revenue source is based on the value of land and buildings owned by taxpayers?

A county repaves one block and charges only the nearby parcels that benefit directly from the improvement. What funding tool is being used?

A county adds an extra one-cent tax to purchases, as state law allows, to fund transportation projects. What local revenue source is this?

A homeowner's city water bill includes a charge based on the amount of water used by that household. What type of local revenue is the charge?