Local Government Area (LGA) Quiz
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What is the size of an LGA generally a subdivision of?

state, province, division, or territory

In the United Kingdom, what are some examples of political divisions referred to as LGAs?

boroughs, counties, unitary authorities, and cities

In which country is the term 'local government area' particularly common and synonymous with 'municipality'?

Australia

How does each of the United Kingdom's four constituent countries have its own structure of local government?

<p>Each country has its own structure of local government</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of local government areas in Australia?

<p>municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'local government area' a convenient generic label for?

<p>all the authorities and the areas within their control</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official designation for urban municipalities in Western Australia?

<p>towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official title used for rural areas in Tasmania?

<p>municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What oversees the Australian Capital Territory due to its small size?

<p>ACT Legislative Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only place in Australia that is officially a borough?

<p>Queenscliff</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the municipal designation that arose in New South Wales and Queensland as a result of local government restructuring?

<p>region</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country, apart from Australia, has 'local government area' as an official designation?

<p>The Gambia, Nigeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is favored over 'municipality' to avoid confusion?

<p>local government area (LGA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state did the state government amalgamate almost all municipalities in the mid-1990s?

<p>Victoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official municipal designation of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland after restructuring?

<p>Sunshine Coast Regional Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

What oversees the Australian Capital Territory due to its small size?

<p>ACT Legislative Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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