Unit 9 - I can statement 6 (Local Government)

What is the name of a town with its own government?

• village

• city

• county

• municipality

Which of the following taxes are paid by the user of the service?

• ad valorem tax

• user fees

• sales tax

• special purpose local option sales tax

Local property taxes based on the value of the property are known as...

• ad valorem taxes

• user fees

• sales taxes

• General purpose local option sales tax

Which of the following is approved by voters and adds sales tax to fund special projects such as parks or schools?

• ad valorem

• user fees

• general purpose local option sales tax

• special purpose local option sales tax

Which form of government is created for a specific job or task?

• charter

• city government

• special purpose district

• community

Which of the following is NOT an example of a special purpose district

• school districts

• MARTA

• Georgia Ports authority

• Governmental Parks

Which type of government allows the governor to run the city, propose the budget and can veto the council?

• strong-mayor government

• weak-mayor government

• local government

• council manager

Which type of government allows the mayor to share duties with the council?

• strong-mayor government

• weak-mayor government

• city government

• council manager

Which type of government hires a city manager for day-to-day operations?

• strong-mayor government

• weak-mayor government

• city government

• council manager

The Board of Commissioners is the most popular form of local government for which type of district?

• County

• city

• state

• municipality