The colony used counties to administer local government and create political subdivisions. Counties continue to play a strong role by providing its inhabitants' a geographicidentity and shaping North Carolina's political life. There are 100 Counties in North Carolina. County government provides funding for schools, courts, social services, and public health activities. They also determine tax value of property and maintain records that determine land ownership.
Municipal government is either city or town government.
North Carolina has 520 cities and towns. All local government responsibilities are placed in cities and counties. Municipal government is either city or town government. Identify important services provided by municipal and county government. 7.2 Explain how these services are financed.