Question 1

The most important and controversial decisions a county board of supervisors usually makes are on

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation. 
B)  employment. 
C)  land-use policy. 
D)  bond measures. 
A)  transportation. 
B)  employment. 
C)  land-use policy. 
D)  bond measures. C

Question 2

The Brown Act of 1953 did which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  restricted the amount of property taxes homeowners pay to the state 
B)  required open meetings and transparency in the conduct of public business 
C)  created local agency formation commissions 
D)  prohibited off-shore drilling within 10 miles of the state coastline 
A)  restricted the amount of property taxes homeowners pay to the state 
B)  required open meetings and transparency in the conduct of public business 
C)  created local agency formation commissions 
D)  prohibited off-shore drilling within 10 miles of the state coastline B

Question 3

Explain how Dillon's Rule impacts local governments in California and how it is applied.

Accepted Answer

Dillon's Rule is a legal principle that impacts local governments in California by limiting their authority to only what is expressly granted to them by the state government. This means that local governments in California have to follow state laws and regulations, and they do not have inherent authority to act unless it is explicitly given to them by the state.

In practical terms, this means that local governments in California have to seek permission from the state government for many of their actions and decisions. They are also subject to state oversight and can be preempted by state laws. This can make it difficult for local governments to address local issues and respond to the needs of their communities without state approval.

Dillon's Rule is applied in California through the state constitution and statutes, which outline the powers and limitations of local governments. It is also reinforced through court decisions that have upheld the principle of state supremacy over local governments.

Overall, Dillon's Rule has a significant impact on local governments in California by restricting their autonomy and requiring them to operate within the bounds set by the state government. This can make it challenging for local officials to govern effectively and meet the unique needs of their communities.

Question 4

In California, what is the general purpose of local governments, such as cities and counties?

Accepted Answer

A)  manage interstate highways, regulate foreign trade, and maintain weapons and training for security agencies such as Homeland Security 
B)  fight fires, clean streets, and protect the health, safety, welfare, and overall quality of life of all who live within their jurisdiction 
C)  regulate banks, alcohol and gun sales, print currency, and exchange intelligence information with various law enforcement agencies 
D)  protect the border, regulate interstate commerce, negotiate with foreign countries, and monitor the sale of prescription drugs, alcohol, and guns 
A)  manage interstate highways, regulate foreign trade, and maintain weapons and training for security agencies such as Homeland Security 
B)  fight fires, clean streets, and protect the health, safety, welfare, and overall quality of life of all who live within their jurisdiction 
C)  regulate banks, alcohol and gun sales, print currency, and exchange intelligence information with various law enforcement agencies 
D)  protect the border, regulate interstate commerce, negotiate with foreign countries, and monitor the sale of prescription drugs, alcohol, and guns

Question 5

A "sanctuary city" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a city that can be used by the state during a war to house and protect immigrants that are seeking political asylum. 
B)  the process that a city must follow to be sovereign and officially recognized by county, state, and federal governments. 
C)  a city that has laws to protect city, county, and state workers that expose government corruption. 
D)  a city that assures equal access to city services regardless of immigrant status. 
A)  a city that can be used by the state during a war to house and protect immigrants that are seeking political asylum. 
B)  the process that a city must follow to be sovereign and officially recognized by county, state, and federal governments. 
C)  a city that has laws to protect city, county, and state workers that expose government corruption. 
D)  a city that assures equal access to city services regardless of immigrant status.

Question 6

In terms of land area, what is the largest county in California?

Accepted Answer

A)  Los Angeles 
B)  San Francisco 
C)  Kern 
D)  San Bernardino 
A)  Los Angeles 
B)  San Francisco 
C)  Kern 
D)  San Bernardino

Question 7

The process of municipal incorporations, by which a city is created, is usually initiated by

Accepted Answer

A)  the governor and the supreme court. 
B)  the mayor and the city council. 
C)  the county Local Agency Formation Commission. 
D)  the state legislature and Franchise Tax Board. 
A)  the governor and the supreme court. 
B)  the mayor and the city council. 
C)  the county Local Agency Formation Commission. 
D)  the state legislature and Franchise Tax Board.

Question 8

What are the functions of county governments in California and how are they organized?

Accepted Answer

County governments in California have se

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reform government at the local level?

Accepted Answer

A)  at-large council elections 
B)  nonpartisan elections 
C)  city manager plans 
D)  concurrent elections 
A)  at-large council elections 
B)  nonpartisan elections 
C)  city manager plans 
D)  concurrent elections

Question 10

Under Proposition 22, passed by the state's voters in November 2010, state lawmakers cannot

Accepted Answer

A)  increase state taxes without the consent of local governments. 
B)  lower the personal income tax. 
C)  shift local revenues dedicated to local services to the state. 
D)  increase corporate taxes without Chamber of Commerce approval. 
A)  increase state taxes without the consent of local governments. 
B)  lower the personal income tax. 
C)  shift local revenues dedicated to local services to the state. 
D)  increase corporate taxes without Chamber of Commerce approval.

Question 11

Two types of incorporated cities are

Accepted Answer

A)  general law cities and non-Dillon's Rule cities. 
B)  home rule cities and Dillon's Rule cities. 
C)  general law cities and charter cities. 
D)  charter cities and home rule cities. 
A)  general law cities and non-Dillon's Rule cities. 
B)  home rule cities and Dillon's Rule cities. 
C)  general law cities and charter cities. 
D)  charter cities and home rule cities.

Question 12

What states require strict obedience to Dillon's rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alabama, Idaho, and Nebraska 
B)  Texas, California, and Arizona 
C)  California, Utah, and New York 
D)  Tennessee, Florida, and California 
A)  Alabama, Idaho, and Nebraska 
B)  Texas, California, and Arizona 
C)  California, Utah, and New York 
D)  Tennessee, Florida, and California

Question 13

What were the major roles and functions of California's community redevelopment agencies? Why did the state government eliminate all of these agencies?

Accepted Answer

The major roles and functions of Califor

Question 14

In general, over the last few decades, voter turnout in California local government elections has been

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing. 
B)  increasing. 
C)  fluctuating. 
D)  constant. 
A)  decreasing. 
B)  increasing. 
C)  fluctuating. 
D)  constant.

Question 15

Which California city did NOT declare bankruptcy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vallejo 
B)  Stockton 
C)  San Bernardino 
D)  Irvine 
A)  Vallejo 
B)  Stockton 
C)  San Bernardino 
D)  Irvine

Question 16

In order to deal with problems such as air pollution and waste management that affect large geographic areas in California,

Accepted Answer

A)  regional governments have been formed. 
B)  special districts have been given authority to deal with these types of problems. 
C)  a council-mayor system has been implemented. 
D)  secession movements in a number of cities have developed. 
A)  regional governments have been formed. 
B)  special districts have been given authority to deal with these types of problems. 
C)  a council-mayor system has been implemented. 
D)  secession movements in a number of cities have developed.

Question 17

In Los Angeles, how many people are represented by each member of the board of supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A)  500,000 
B)  1 million 
C)  2 million 
D)  3 million 
A)  500,000 
B)  1 million 
C)  2 million 
D)  3 million

Question 18

In California, school districts are governed by

Accepted Answer

A)  county supervisors. 
B)  locally elected school boards. 
C)  Congress and the Department of Education. 
D)  the governor of California and the U.S. Supreme Court. 
A)  county supervisors. 
B)  locally elected school boards. 
C)  Congress and the Department of Education. 
D)  the governor of California and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Question 19

In California, all local elections are

Accepted Answer

A)  partisan. 
B)  nonpartisan. 
C)  primaries. 
D)  likely to result in a recount. 
A)  partisan. 
B)  nonpartisan. 
C)  primaries. 
D)  likely to result in a recount.

Question 20

In 2011, what controversial action did the state of California take to help solve the budget crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  required all businesses regardless of size to pay an additional 20 percent tax on property and sales transactions 
B)  withheld more than $10 billion in sales tax that was returned to city and county governments 
C)  terminated the contracts of more than 1,000 state employees 
D)  terminated the existence of more than 400 community redevelopment agencies 
A)  required all businesses regardless of size to pay an additional 20 percent tax on property and sales transactions 
B)  withheld more than $10 billion in sales tax that was returned to city and county governments 
C)  terminated the contracts of more than 1,000 state employees 
D)  terminated the existence of more than 400 community redevelopment agencies

The most important and controversial decisions a county board of supervisors usually makes are on

The Brown Act of 1953 did which of the following?

Explain how Dillon's Rule impacts local governments in California and how it is applied.

In California, what is the general purpose of local governments, such as cities and counties?

A "sanctuary city" refers to

In terms of land area, what is the largest county in California?

The process of municipal incorporations, by which a city is created, is usually initiated by

What are the functions of county governments in California and how are they organized?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reform government at the local level?

Under Proposition 22, passed by the state's voters in November 2010, state lawmakers cannot

Two types of incorporated cities are

What states require strict obedience to Dillon's rule?

What were the major roles and functions of California's community redevelopment agencies? Why did the state government eliminate all of these agencies?

In general, over the last few decades, voter turnout in California local government elections has been

Which California city did NOT declare bankruptcy?

In order to deal with problems such as air pollution and waste management that affect large geographic areas in California,

In Los Angeles, how many people are represented by each member of the board of supervisors?

In California, school districts are governed by

In California, all local elections are

In 2011, what controversial action did the state of California take to help solve the budget crisis?

California Government: Promise and Practice

The Constitution and the Progressive Legacy

Interest Groups and the Media in California

Parties and Elections in California

The California Legislature

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The California Judiciary

The State Budget and Budgetary Limitations

Public Policy in California

Filters

Exam 9: Local Government

The most important and controversial decisions a county board of supervisors usually makes are on

The Brown Act of 1953 did which of the following?

Explain how Dillon's Rule impacts local governments in California and how it is applied.

In California, what is the general purpose of local governments, such as cities and counties?

A "sanctuary city" refers to

In terms of land area, what is the largest county in California?

The process of municipal incorporations, by which a city is created, is usually initiated by

What are the functions of county governments in California and how are they organized?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reform government at the local level?

Under Proposition 22, passed by the state's voters in November 2010, state lawmakers cannot

Two types of incorporated cities are

What states require strict obedience to Dillon's rule?

What were the major roles and functions of California's community redevelopment agencies? Why did the state government eliminate all of these agencies?

In general, over the last few decades, voter turnout in California local government elections has been

Which California city did NOT declare bankruptcy?

In order to deal with problems such as air pollution and waste management that affect large geographic areas in California,

In Los Angeles, how many people are represented by each member of the board of supervisors?

In California, school districts are governed by

In California, all local elections are

In 2011, what controversial action did the state of California take to help solve the budget crisis?

California Government: Promise and Practice

The Constitution and the Progressive Legacy

Interest Groups and the Media in California

Parties and Elections in California

The California Legislature

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The California Judiciary

The State Budget and Budgetary Limitations

Public Policy in California

Filters