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What are the geographical regions within a state that encompass several cities and have specific governmental powers?
(counties)
What are the three branches of local government?
Each locality sets up it's own governmental structure. Some follow the federal rule with an executive (mayor), legislative (city counsel), and judicial (municipal court). Some do not have these branches. Check with the specific locality to determine how the government is organized.
In what state does the county choose its own form of government?
"Home rule" within a state includes the choice of governmental form for the included subdivisions (counties, cities, town, and municipalities). Many states have home rule provisions of varying degrees including Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and Oregon. (see the related link)
What is a political map used for?
POLITICAL MAPPolitical maps are designed to show governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties, the location of major cities, and they usually include significant bodies of water. Like the sample above, bright colors are often used to help the user find the borders. A Physical map sample is here.
What influenced the social structure of American colonial cities from 1690 to 1770?
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What are the geographical regions within a state that encompass several cities and have specific governmental powers?
(counties)
What is the most common type of governmental unit in America?
Municipal (city) governments are most common, as there are more cities than counties, more counties than states, and more states than the one federal government.
Continents are divided into countries then they are divided into states how are some of the US then divided?
In the United States, states are further subdivided into counties or county equivalents. Counties are then divided into cities, towns, or townships. Cities can have neighborhoods or districts within them. This hierarchical structure helps with governance and local administration.
Which states allow cities or counties to levy income and sales tax?
States such as Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and California allow cities or counties to levy income and sales tax. The authority for local governments to impose these taxes can vary by state and is subject to state laws and regulations.
What counties are in Antarctica?
There are no counties, cities, states or countries in Antarctica.
Define a political map?
A political map is a map that shows the governmental boundaries of states, counties, and countries. Political maps typically show the locations of important bodies of water and major cities.
Did Oklahoma have cities or counties during the Civil War?
Oklahoma was in fact divided into counties during the Civil War. It might have had cities, but the maps are divided into counties.
How many Counties in AR?
Their are 75 counties and 135 cities in AR!
Which region in the US is divided into smaller regions?
The US is divided into states, which are then further divided into smaller administrative regions such as counties, cities, and townships. Each state is made up of different counties which are then divided into cities or townships depending on the state's administrative structure.
What is the difference between a county and a city?
A city is a well populated place where there are heaps of shops and massive warehouses. A country is a large peice of land witheven more people. For example:- Sydney is a city in Australia. Australia is a Country. But there could be more than just 1 city in a Country. In some states, all the cities are governmental units of the surrounding counties. In Virginia, cities and counties are separate government units. Some of its counties are bigger in population than its cities.
What are counties called in Alaska?
towns, cities we don't have counties
Which governments are responsible for creating cities and counties?
Local governments are responsible for creating cities and counties.
