Towns 101 Mini-Game

Wisconsin was originally part of the Michigan Territory. Which form of local government was first established in 1818 to govern parts of what is now Wisconsin?

towns
counties
cities
villages

One of the important functions that towns provide is road maintenance. About how many miles of town road do towns in Wisconsin maintain?

60,000
30,000
75,000
100,000

All of the land in Wisconsin is located in either a city, town,or village. When is it appropriate to use the term “township”?

When you are referring to a form of government that originated in Canada
When you are talking with a ship builder
When you are referring to your local town government
When you are talking with a surveyor about a 36 square mile section of land

Towns comprise most of the land area in the state. About what percentage of Wisconsin’s residents live in towns?

30%
10%
20%
50%

Under state law, town boards may consist of how many members?

3, 4, 5, or 7
1, 2, 3, or 4
5, 7, 9, or 11
3, 5, 6, 7, or 8

Which of the following services are towns required to provide under state law?

garbage collection
snow removal on private driveways
fire protection
town hall rentals

The annual town meeting is held in which month?

January
April
October
November

A town may establish ATV/UTV routes on town roads. Towns use what method to establish such routes?

ordinance
petition
referendum
resolution

Public comment is allowed at town board meetings under which of the following circumstances?

there is a public hearing or time for public comment noticed on the agenda
any member of the public wishes to speak
someone raises their hand
a matter concerning town finances is listed on the agenda

Under state law, the town electors may vote to authorize the town board to make donations for a limited number of purposes. Which of the following is one such allowable purpose?

to enable those with limited income to complete the repair of agricultural line fences
to equip school buses with Wi-Fi
to assist with the operation of a local hospital
to support the organization, equipment, and maintenance of a municipal band

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