Study Questions

  1. What are the three different kinds of local government commonly found in the United States? Provide appropriate examples.
  2. Compare and contrast the three different kinds of county government.
  3. Compare and contrast the three different kinds of municipal government.
  4. How do strong mayor systems differ from weak mayor systems?
  5. Define what a special district is and provide examples. What are the advantages of creating/using a special district?
  6. What is Dillon's Rule? What is home rule?