State and Local Government / Voting Test

Front

Counties and cities are part of the local level of government.

Back

True

Front

What role does the local government play in education?

Back

Curriculum development

Front

How many counties does Georgia have?

Back

159

Front

What is the job of a Sheriff?

Back

To enforce the law and maintain public order in a county.

Front

To become Sheriff, you must simply apply and are hired by the Sheriff's Department.

Back

False

Front

What does the District Attorney do?

Back

The District Attorney prosecutes criminal cases and represents the government in legal matters.

Front

What is the municipal level?

Back

The municipal level is the local government level responsible for city or town administration.

Front

You must get state approval, through legislature, to become a city.

Back

True

Front

How many cities does Paulding County have?

Back

3

Front

At the city level, who is NOT part of the executive branch?

Back

City Council