List of counties in California

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-counties-in-california

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is List of counties in California?San Bernardino County
2. What is the total number of counties?58
3. What is the initial county formation date?February 18, 1850
4. How many counties are in California?California has 58 counties, each a unique piece of the state’s puzzle.
5. When was the last county added to California?The newest county, Imperial County, was created in 1907.

Political Subdivision: A division of a larger governmental entity, like a county within a state.
General Law County: A county that operates under standard state laws rather than a locally adopted charter.
Charter County: A county with a locally adopted charter that grants it more autonomy in governance.
Home Rule: The power of a local government to govern itself with limited interference from the state.