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QPA Exam Review Rutger Questions and
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Graded s
Dillon's Rule
Ans: Provides for a Strict Construction Approach - State
Supremacy over local government. Municipal Corporations
possess those powers granted by state legislatures in express
terms, together with those necessarily implied by the powers
granted, and those indispensable powers essential to the
objectives of the municipal corporation.
The "Cooley Doctrine"
Ans: Local Government existed before State Government.
Judge described basic tenets of American political philosophy,
namely t4 things that exist;
1. Inherent right of local government
2. Right to local self government to be absolute right which
could not be abridged
3. Many local governments existed before state government
4. Local governments come out of the "fabric" of American life
& were the "cradle" and guardian of American liberty and
democracy
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Forms of NJ Municipal Government
Ans: 1. Boroughs
2. Commission
3. Municipal Manager
4. Townships
5. Villages
6. Towns
7. Cities
8. Optional Municipal Charter Plans (Faulkner Act)
Types of Optional Municipal Charter Plans - Faulkner Act
Ans: 1. Mayor - Council Plan
2. Council - Manager Plan
3. Small Municipality Plan
4. Mayor-Council-Administrator Plan
Only Government that requires governing body to appoint a
QPA
Forms of NJ County Governments
Ans: 1. Board Form
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2. Optional County Charter Plans - All maintain centralized
purchasing procedures.
a. County Executive Plan
b. County Manager Plan
c. County Supervisor Plan
d. Board President Plan
Common Rule
Ans: Regarding general procurement procedures & the
expenditure of grant funds local contracting units shall utilize
local procurement procedure that reflect state law if they
conform to federal law. If state & federal law is in conflict, use
the stricter provision
Uniform Commercial Code - UCC
Ans: Statutes that apply to contracting Parties whether private
individuals or public entities. UCC reflects the common law for
commercial transactions.
3 Main Reasons for UCC
Ans: 1. to simplify the law
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QPA Exam Review Rutger Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded s
Dillon's Rule
Ans: Provides for a Strict Construction Approach - State
Supremacy over local government. Municipal Corporations
possess those powers granted by state legislatures in express
terms, together with those necessarily implied by the powers
granted, and those indispensable powers essential to the
objectives of the municipal corporation.
The "Cooley Doctrine"
Ans: Local Government existed before State Government.
Judge described basic tenets of American political philosophy,
namely t4 things that exist;
1. Inherent right of local government
2. Right to local self government to be absolute right which
could not be abridged
3. Many local governments existed before state government
4. Local governments come out of the "fabric" of American life
& were the "cradle" and guardian of American liberty and
democracy
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
, Page |2
Forms of NJ Municipal Government
Ans: 1. Boroughs
2. Commission
3. Municipal Manager
4. Townships
5. Villages
6. Towns
7. Cities
8. Optional Municipal Charter Plans (Faulkner Act)
Types of Optional Municipal Charter Plans - Faulkner Act
Ans: 1. Mayor - Council Plan
2. Council - Manager Plan
3. Small Municipality Plan
4. Mayor-Council-Administrator Plan
Only Government that requires governing body to appoint a
QPA
Forms of NJ County Governments
Ans: 1. Board Form
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
, Page |3
2. Optional County Charter Plans - All maintain centralized
purchasing procedures.
a. County Executive Plan
b. County Manager Plan
c. County Supervisor Plan
d. Board President Plan
Common Rule
Ans: Regarding general procurement procedures & the
expenditure of grant funds local contracting units shall utilize
local procurement procedure that reflect state law if they
conform to federal law. If state & federal law is in conflict, use
the stricter provision
Uniform Commercial Code - UCC
Ans: Statutes that apply to contracting Parties whether private
individuals or public entities. UCC reflects the common law for
commercial transactions.
3 Main Reasons for UCC
Ans: 1. to simplify the law
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