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Local Government in Georgia
Local Government in Georgia
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1
Which is the BEST choice to complete the chart?
No mayor is elected
Manager serves as thecity’s mayor
The city council elects themayor
Mayor is only a ceremonialhead
2
The main goal of a special-purpose government is to ___.
make government more responsive to the people
expand a city's revenue.
save taxpayers money.
provide for the general welfare of taxpayers.
3
which officials would best be able to help build a new park in the town square?
senator
sheriff
city council
judge
4
How many counties do we have in Georgia?
195
159
59
150
5
A student taking Georgia Studies in their 8th grade year is an example of ___.
local schools ignoring state law.
the state government overstepping its power
the national government deciding what students must learn
local schools following state curriculum guidelines
6
Why would large cities and not small cities need an elected council & a full-time manager
Small cities are required to have a mayor
Large cities need a fulltime-manager because of population
Small cities need a full time manger to supervise activities
Large cities are required by the state to have both
7
Which form of local government is characterized as operating like a business or corporation
Weak Mayor–Council
Council-Manager
Strong Mayor–Council
City Commission
8
You are dissatisfied with services in your community; which level of gov't are you unhappy with
county
federal
state
national
9
A similarity between a Strong Mayor-Council and a Weak Mayor-Council form of government is
city council can appoint and to fire heads of departments.
city council share responsibilities with the mayor
some city council members are appointed by mayor
city council has the authority to veto mayor's legislation
10
Why might a special-purpose government be created in Georgia?
to draw legislative districts
to operate public schools
to sign international treaties
to oversee state elections
11
Which term describes a city with its own government?
town
municipality
village
megalopolis
12
The mayor in the strong mayor-council form of government __.
can't appoint/dismiss department heads w/o council approval
must seek and receive public input on mayoral nominations
must receive approve for all mayoral nominations
has more powers and few checks on mayoral decisions
13
Which of these would be a similar goal of
BOTH
county and city governments?
protect residents
elect a governor
build interstates
choose a mayor
14
A written document that provides a town with the permission to exist and function
Commissioner's Report
Strong-Mayor Council
State Assembly
Municipal Charter
15
The board of education, airport & port authority are examples of what type of government?
special purpose
state
county
city
16
City Council approve budget. Mayor appoint officials & prepare budget. Officials are elected.
Weak Mayor-Council
Commission
Commission-Councl
Strong Mayor-Council
17
What is the main difference between general-purpose and special-purpose government?
GP provide different services, SP providespecific services.
GP governments provide services, SP governments don'tt.
18
A "Board of Commissioners" has executive authority over ___ in Georgia
counties
schools
townships
cities
19
Why were counties originally created in Georgia?
to collect taxes andfinance local government
to serve as districts to carry out state laws and programs
to be responsible foreducation across the state
to provide one special service not provided by cities
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The mayor wants to fire the police chief but can't. What form of local government is this?
commission-council
weak mayor council
strong mayorcouncil
council-manager
