City, County and Special Purpose Government

Poll

Which service do you think is most important in your city?

• Police and Fire Protection

• Water and Sanitation

• Schools

• Street Maintenance

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a Municipal Charter in Georgia?

• to define the structure and powers of local government.

• To outline the educational curriculum for local schools.
• To regulate property taxes for residents.
• To establish state laws for all municipalities.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following services is typically provided by a city government in Georgia?

• Public transportation services, such as bus and train systems.
• Waste management services, including garbage collection and recycling.
• Public safety services, such as police and fire protection.
• Parks and recreation services, like sports leagues and community events.

Multiple Choice

How are cities and towns in Georgia incorporated?

• Cities and towns in Georgia are incorporated by a local referendum.
• Cities and towns in Georgia are incorporated through a mayor's decree.
• Cities and towns in Georgia are incorporated by a vote of the residents.
• Cities and towns in Georgia are incorporated by approval from the state legislature for approval.

Multiple Choice

Why does Georgia have so many counties?

• Georgia has 50 counties to simplify administration.
• Georgia has the fewest counties in the U.S. for better management.
• Georgia's counties were created to reduce local governance.
• to provide local governance and representation.

Multiple Choice

What is one reason counties were originally created in Georgia?

• To provide local governance and administration.
• To oversee state elections.
• To manage state taxes.
• To establish state borders.

Match

Match the following

• Sheriff

• Tax Commissioner

• Clerk of Superior Court

• Judge of Probate Court

• Board of Commissioners

Enforces the law, keeps the peace

Collects property and vehicle taxes

Keeps official county records

Issues marriage licenses, oversees wills

oversees daily gov't

• Enforces the law, keeps the peace

• Collects property and vehicle taxes

• Keeps official county records

• Issues marriage licenses, oversees wills

• oversees daily gov't

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a county seat in Georgia?

• To serve as the administrative center of the county.
• To provide recreational facilities for county residents.
• To serve as the main transportation hub for the county.
• To act as a cultural hub for the county.

Match

Match the following special purpose governments in Georgia

• MARTA

• Housing Authority

• Georgia Ports Authority

• Local School districts

• Hartsfield Jackson Airport

Provides public transportation

Provides affordable housing solutions

Manages state-owned ports

sets policies and budgets for schools

 handle air travel, cargo, and logistics

• Provides public transportation

• Provides affordable housing solutions

• Manages state-owned ports

• sets policies and budgets for schools

•  handle air travel, cargo, and logistics

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of special-purpose government entities like MARTA or the Georgia Ports Authority?

• To increase taxes for local residents.
• To promote private businesses exclusively.
• To provide specific public services and manage resources efficiently.
• To serve as a political campaign platform.