Georgia Govt. Part I

Multiple Choice

What is the term length for a Georgia Governor?

• 2 years
• 6 years
• 8 years
• 4 years

Multiple Select

Select all the apply: Which of these are the duties of the Governor of Georgia?

• Serves as head of party

• Fill government vacancies

• Proposes annual budget

• Amends laws

Multiple Choice

What is a difference between the Governor of Georgia and the Lieutenant Governor?

• The Governor and Lieutenant Governor have equal powers in the state.
• The Lieutenant Governor is the head of the state, while the Governor is a ceremonial figure.
• The Governor is elected by the state legislature, while the Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor.
• The Governor can only serve 2 terms and the lieutenant

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the two major avenues through which Georgia receives money?

• Georgia Tax Sources

• Non-tax Revenues

• Federal Grants

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

The corporate income tax in Georgia has been a flat tax of _% since 1969.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered Georgia tax sources for funding the government?

• Individual income tax

• Corporate income tax

• Insurance premium tax

• Federal income tax

Multiple Choice

Which tax is collected by county and city governments and then partially forwarded to the state?

• General sales tax

• Property tax

• Insurance premium tax

• Corporate income tax

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an item that is subject to excise taxes in Georgia?

• Gasoline

• Clothing

• Groceries

• Electronics

Fill in the Blank

The estate or inheritance tax is sometimes called the "___ tax."

Multiple Select

Which of the following are sources of non-tax revenue for Georgia?

• State lottery

• Entry fees to state parks

• Sales tax

• License fees

Multiple Choice

According to the FY 2016 Georgia Revenue Sources chart, which source provides the largest percentage of state revenue?

• Sales Tax

• Individual Income Tax

• Corporate Income Tax

• Lottery Funds

Multiple Choice

Which category received the second largest portion of Georgia's General Fund Operating Budget in 2011?

• Health and Human Services

• Justice and Public Safety

• Natural and Economic Resources

• General Government

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about how state governments are funded or how they make spending decisions?

Open Ended

Describe how state government is funded and how spending decisions are made.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for citizens to understand how their state government is funded and how spending decisions are made?

• It helps them participate in democracy and hold leaders accountable.

• It allows them to avoid paying taxes.

• It helps them get government jobs.

• It allows them to ignore government activities.