Unit 8 - Lesson 5

Question 1

Objectives

Answer 1

Describe the governmental structure and key functions of a typical state county, and explain how it is an extension of state government
Identify the organization of tribal governments and the nature of their relationship to state and federal government
Evaluate the governments of towns and townships, and identify common special districts
Compare and contrast state and local governments

Question 2

county

Answer 2

is a major unit of local government in most States. Like all local governments, it is created by the State.

Question 3

special district

Question 4

township

Answer 4

counties are divided into subdivisions called

used in some States as the legal designation for smaller urban places.

is also a federal public lands survey term, used to identify geographic units (often called congressional townships), each having exactly 36 square miles (36 sections).

Question 5

tribal government

Answer 5

tribal governments use federal funds and tax revenue to provide services. These services depend on the size, history, and needs of the tribe.

Native American nations “government-to-government” relationship US