Week 3 - Municipal Public Policy Quiz

<p>Property taxes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Police services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operated by the municipality directly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They operate their own garbage collection services directly. (A), They contract the service out to private companies. (B), They provide incentives for residents to compost and recycle. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>11% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To foster economic growth and job creation within Calgary. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define the permitted uses for specific areas within the city. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Municipal Development Plan focuses on the long-term future of the city, while the Land Use Bylaw deals with immediate land use regulations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create housing options that are affordable for middle-income earners. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage and expand the city's affordable housing stock. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to public transportation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The issue becomes more important as cities grow larger. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By addressing specific issues within the city, such as tourism or economic development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pressure to attract and retain businesses and residents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's a rational response to the competitive environment cities face. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a significant amount of city politics that contradict Peterson's predictions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Offering free public transportation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More affordable housing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To attract and retain businesses and residents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competition with other cities for residents and businesses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A downward fiscal spiral as residents move away due to increased property taxes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developmental policies are more effective in attracting high-income residents and businesses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through property taxes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Municipalities should strive for social justice and equity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tax rate would need to be increased. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Municipalities should focus on economic development to attract residents and businesses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Revenue increases by 5%. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Homeowners will pay less in property taxes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Property taxes will be affected in a way that is not proportional to the change in value. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People and businesses have limited mobility across city boundaries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The political landscape within a municipality is primarily defined by the policies the municipality can implement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Property taxes could increase because the factory could lower the value of the house. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the limitations of municipal politics in addressing complex social problems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protecting and servicing local property, providing tailored services to local residents, attracting individuals and businesses, and regulating local land development and use. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Municipal politics are less influenced by ideology and more focused on practical concerns. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps us to understand the constraints faced by municipal governments and the limitations of municipal politics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Governmental ideology and partisan politics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Essential services that are directly relevant to residents’ daily lives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is difficult to administer efficiently, it is regressive, and it is sensitive to fluctuations in the housing market. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Municipal governments are more focused on practical concerns and less on ideological principles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Municipalities operate their own police forces for local law enforcement.

Urban municipalities manage fire departments for community safety.

Municipalities initially managed water; many have now sold systems or contracted operators.

Municipalities handle waste removal, often contracting private companies.

Municipalities are responsible for sewage, typically through dedicated departments.

Municipalities maintain local roads and highways, including snow removal services.

Municipal services like water and sewage are supported by utility fees and service charges.

Funding structure that shows how municipalities allocate their budget, with policing typically a top priority.

Activities that promote business growth and job creation in an area.

A non-profit organization managing affordable housing units in Calgary.

Housing units developed with government funding or subsidies.

Condition of individuals living without stable housing.

Regulations defining how land can be used in a city.

A blueprint outlining how a city will grow over time.

A strategy for improving transit and connectivity in a city.

City department managing urban planning and development processes.

The percentage at which property is taxed, e.g., 0.005.

Primary funding for municipalities, largely from property taxes.

Change in property value that can affect tax revenue.

The need to change the property tax rate based on property value changes.

A condition where the property tax rate remains the same despite property value changes.

Framework explaining municipal competition for residents and businesses.

When property worth rises, often leading to higher municipal revenue.

Cities compete for people and investment to boost local wealth.

Cities compete for residents and businesses by managing property tax rates to attract them.

When high property taxes lead residents to leave, resulting in reduced municipal funds.

Generous welfare provisions attract low-income residents, increasing property tax rates.

Policies aimed at attracting and retaining residents and businesses in a city.

The common interest of urban residents is to foster economic growth and prestige in their city.

Funding allocated by a city to improve its attractiveness and competitiveness.

Policies designed to redistribute wealth or resources among residents.

Residents may have differing political views, yet share economic interests in the city.

Cities face competition for residents and businesses, affecting policy focus.

Policymaking that incentivizes movement of workers to a specific city.

Four key areas: property protection, local services, land regulation, development.

Fundamental concerns in municipal policy, such as housing, transportation, and safety.

The method used to assess property tax based on property value and local tax rates.

Unique characteristics of property tax systems that challenge common assumptions.

Three factors causing differences in how municipalities interact with governments.

A point made by Peterson illustrating the limits of city politics in addressing crime.

Terms used by Lucas to describe different population dynamics affecting policy needs.