Unit 1 Quiz

1. What NYC-wide officials are elected every 4 years?

2. Give an overview of the powers and responsibilities of the mayor’s office.

3. What groups run the NYC Department of Education?

4. Describe the demographics (largest socioeconomic class, racial percentages, and % non-English speakers) of public school students.

5. Which of the following city agencies are not mayoral agencies:

• MTA
• NYC Department of Education
• NYPD
• CUNY
• NYC Health + Hospitals

6. Describe the range of social services offered by the NYC government.

7. Describe the demographics (largest socioeconomic class, racial percentages, and % non-English speakers) of public school students.

8. What month is the City Council on recess?

9. Give an overview of NYC’s outdoor recreational facilities.

10. Describe the function of community boards.