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What is the foundation of local government in some areas?
What is the foundation of local government in some areas?
- County governments
- City governments
- Village councils
- Town meetings (correct)
In which region of the United States are smaller political units called towns?
In which region of the United States are smaller political units called towns?
- Southwest
- Pacific Northwest
- Midwest
- Northeast (correct)
What did a group of men in Sudbury, Massachusetts gather to discuss in 1654?
What did a group of men in Sudbury, Massachusetts gather to discuss in 1654?
- How to divide the land (correct)
- How to elect a mayor
- How to build a bridge
- How to improve education
How do town and township governments receive their powers?
How do town and township governments receive their powers?
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Which states are identified by the United States Census Bureau as having towns or townships?
Which states are identified by the United States Census Bureau as having towns or townships?
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What is the primary function of counties in New England?
What is the primary function of counties in New England?
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Which region in the United States often has no townships?
Which region in the United States often has no townships?
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What distinguishes direct democracy from representative democracy?
What distinguishes direct democracy from representative democracy?
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What is the role of town meetings in New England towns?
What is the role of town meetings in New England towns?
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What is the primary role of a village board in a village government?
What is the primary role of a village board in a village government?
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