Quiz 17 Flashcards
What term refers to the city where a county government has its headquarters?
county seat
What is the most common form of county board?
board of commissioners
What unique feature of traditional town government in New England serves as an example of direct democracy?
town meeting
What important aspect of city planning involves dividing a city into numerous areas and regulating the use of property in each area?
zoning
What is the single most important source of revenue among the states today?
sales tax
a legal document granted by the state which outlines a form of government for the city
city charter
the largest unit of local government in most states
county
the oldest and most widely used form of city government
mayor-council
a major city and the populated area surrounding it
metropolitan area
the chief source of income for local governments today
property tax
