Question

ON A TIME CRUNCH

Read the scenario.

Parents in Franklin would like the city to establish a new middle school. They want it to be built in a neighborhood that has a diverse population of Black, Latinx, and Southeast Asian families. Some of the residents are immigrants who have recently arrived in the country. Parents believe building a new school will provide additional educational opportunities for students in the area. They also would like the school to have STEM-based learning, which means it would focus on science, technology, math, and engineering.

Which local government structure should the parents approach?

the mayor of Franklin
the Franklin School District
the Tri-County Water District
the Jefferson County Commission

Answer 1

The mayor of Franklin's local government structure should the parent's approach. Therefore option A is correct.

What is Local Government?

The lowest levels of public administration within a specific sovereign state are collectively referred to as local government. When the word "government" is used in this context, it particularly refers to a level of government with localized jurisdiction and constrained authority.

The operations of sub-national, first-level administrative units are frequently contrasted with those of national government, which is why the phrase "local government" is constantly employed (which are generally known by names such as cantons, provinces, states, oblasts, or regions).

Local governments often don't do anything unless it's officially authorized by legislation or other orders from a higher level of authority. Local government often makes up a third or fourth layer of government in federal states, whereas it typically occupies a second or third tier of government in unitary states.