SS8CG6 Analyze the role of local governments in Georgia

For which of these purposes might a special-purpose government be created in Georgia?

• to operate public schools

• to oversee state elections

• to draw legislative districts

• to sign international treaties

Northwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency (RESA)

Vision

The vision of Northwest Georgia RESA is to empower all school communities with the tools to ensure every person’s capacity to reach his/her potential – both academically and socially – which will lead to each person becoming a productive member of our global society.

Mission Statement

Northwest Georgia RESA’s mission is to develop the capacity of the school community to positively impact student achievement.

Based on this description, the Northwest Georgia RESA is an example of a

• Municipal Charter.

• County Commission.

• Special-Purpose Government.

• Weak Mayor–Council Government.

What is the BEST description of the organization represented by this logo?

• a local-option government

• a special-purpose government

• a council-manager government

• a weak mayor-council government

What conclusion can be made by looking at this map of Georgia?

• Voting districts favor northern Georgia.

• The city governments of Georgia are unified.

• There are many different county governments.

• Southern counties have too much legislative power.

In what way does the structure of county and city governments DIFFER?

• Only city governments provide law enforcement protection.

• Only county governments provide law enforcement protection.

• Only county governments are able to cast votes for state offices.

• Mayors usually lead city governments, while commissioners lead counties.

This type of government is authorized by state law to provide only one or a limited number of designated functions, and with sufficient administrative and fiscal autonomy to qualify as separate governments.

What is the BEST term to describe this type of government?

• Voting Precinct

• Special-Purpose Government

• Congressional Election District

• Public Library Service Districts

Georgia has over 1,300, forms of government. 159 of these are county governments, while over 500 of them are city and municipal governments. What might account for the other forms of government in Georgia?

• Parishes

• Church Circuits

• ZIP Codes and Area Codes

• Special Purpose Districts

A commissioner would be MOST likely to have governmental authority in ___ government.

• County

• Federal

• National

• State

This map would be MOST helpful in discussing

• city governments in Georgia.

• Georgia court jurisdictions.

• county governments in Georgia.

• Georgia's major industrial centers.

The main goal of a special-purpose government is to

• save taxpayers money.

• expand a city's revenue.

• provide for the general welfare of taxpayers.

• make government more responsive to the people.