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What distinguishes St. Louis City from other cities in the United States?
What distinguishes St. Louis City from other cities in the United States?
- It is located in more than one county.
- It is one of the only independent cities. (correct)
- It is the only city that operates under a different government structure.
- It has a higher population than any other city.
What is one of the primary roles of municipalities like St. Louis City?
What is one of the primary roles of municipalities like St. Louis City?
- To establish new counties.
- To manage state-wide programs exclusively.
- To fund and maintain local infrastructure. (correct)
- To operate independently from state laws.
Why were many municipalities created in St. Louis County?
Why were many municipalities created in St. Louis County?
- To keep communities racially and economically homogeneous. (correct)
- To decrease governmental oversight.
- To simplify administrative functions.
- To increase property taxes.
Which of the following is a key aspect of the governance structure in the City of St. Louis?
Which of the following is a key aspect of the governance structure in the City of St. Louis?
What is the primary content of local ordinances enforced by county governments?
What is the primary content of local ordinances enforced by county governments?
What role does the Supremacy Clause play in the relationship between state and federal governments?
What role does the Supremacy Clause play in the relationship between state and federal governments?
Which entity has broad authority over areas such as safety and education within a state?
Which entity has broad authority over areas such as safety and education within a state?
What is the primary reason counties create special districts and boards?
What is the primary reason counties create special districts and boards?
In the context of Missouri, what unique characteristic does St. Louis City have?
In the context of Missouri, what unique characteristic does St. Louis City have?
How does federalism affect the governance structure in the United States?
How does federalism affect the governance structure in the United States?
What can state and local governments not do in relation to federal authority?
What can state and local governments not do in relation to federal authority?
Which level of government is responsible for creating and enforcing local ordinances?
Which level of government is responsible for creating and enforcing local ordinances?
What typically exists within counties in relation to cities and towns?
What typically exists within counties in relation to cities and towns?
Study Notes
Federalism
- The US government is made up of a Federal, State and Local government all of which are co-equal
- The Supremacy Clause states the federal government is Supreme and state and local governments cannot contradict Federal law
- States reserve police power, which gives them authority over safety, education, health, community standards and welfare
- Each state has multiple counties.
- The City of St. Louis is an independent city and county
- The Federal, State, and Local Governments work together in a hierarchy
Counties
- Counties are a specific region of a state or country.
- There are 3,144 counties in the United States.
- Counties are responsible for:
- Passing and enforcing ordinances
- Enforcing state laws at the local level
- Taxation and funding services (like pools, libraries, and parks)
- Issuing licenses (marriage, business, building)
- Operating a health department
- Surveying and keeping property records
- Maintaining county roads
- The County Sheriff enforces court orders
- St. Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri with over 1 million residents.
Municipalities (Cities)
- Municipalities operate with the authority of the state.
- They can issue ordinances, raise taxes, build/maintain infrastructure, and operate other programs.
- St. Louis County has over 89 municipalities.
- The creation of many municipalities was to preserve racial and economic homogeneity.
City of St. Louis
- The City of St. Louis is also a county.
- The City of St. Louis has a Mayor-City Council system
- Each ward elects a single Alderman, who represents that ward.
- The Mayor and President of the Board of Alderman are elected city-wide.
Special Districts
- School districts and fire districts fall under special districts.
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This quiz explores the structure of federalism in the United States, focusing on the roles of federal, state, and local governments. It also provides insights into the function and responsibilities of counties within the state system, including law enforcement, taxation, and public services.
