stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Local Government in Georgia Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Local Government in Georgia
Local Government in Georgia
20 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
202 plays
Local Government
Flashcards
20 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
20
Answers
1
Which form of local government is characterized as operating like a business or corporation
City Commission
Strong Mayor–Council
Council-Manager
Weak Mayor–Council
2
Why were counties originally created in Georgia?
to be responsible foreducation across the state
to provide one special service not provided by cities
to collect taxes andfinance local government
to serve as districts to carry out state laws and programs
3
A student taking Georgia Studies in their 8th grade year is an example of ___.
the state government overstepping its power
the national government deciding what students must learn
local schools following state curriculum guidelines
local schools ignoring state law.
4
Which is the BEST choice to complete the chart?
Mayor is only a ceremonialhead
No mayor is elected
The city council elects themayor
Manager serves as thecity’s mayor
5
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 has the authority to veto mayor's legislation
some city council members are appointed by mayor
city council share responsibilities with the mayor
6
Which term describes a city with its own government?
town
megalopolis
village
municipality
7
A written document that provides a town with the permission to exist and function
State Assembly
Municipal Charter
Strong-Mayor Council
Commissioner's Report
8
The mayor wants to fire the police chief but can't. What form of local government is this?
council-manager
weak mayor council
strong mayorcouncil
commission-council
9
City Council approve budget. Mayor appoint officials & prepare budget. Officials are elected.
Commission-Councl
Strong Mayor-Council
Commission
Weak Mayor-Council
10
which officials would best be able to help build a new park in the town square?
sheriff
senator
city council
judge
11
The main goal of a special-purpose government is to ___.
provide for the general welfare of taxpayers.
expand a city's revenue.
make government more responsive to the people
save taxpayers money.
12
Which of these would be a similar goal of
BOTH
county and city governments?
choose a mayor
build interstates
elect a governor
protect residents
13
You are dissatisfied with services in your community; which level of gov't are you unhappy with
county
state
federal
national
14
Why would large cities and not small cities need an elected council & a full-time manager
Large cities are required by the state to have both
Small cities need a full time manger to supervise activities
Small cities are required to have a mayor
Large cities need a fulltime-manager because of population
15
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.
16
Why might a special-purpose government be created in Georgia?
to sign international treaties
to oversee state elections
to draw legislative districts
to operate public schools
17
A "Board of Commissioners" has executive authority over ___ in Georgia
cities
counties
schools
townships
18
How many counties do we have in Georgia?
195
150
59
159
19
The mayor in the strong mayor-council form of government __.
has more powers and few checks on mayoral decisions
must seek and receive public input on mayoral nominations
must receive approve for all mayoral nominations
can't appoint/dismiss department heads w/o council approval
20
The board of education, airport & port authority are examples of what type of government?
city
state
special purpose
county
