State and Local Government

The division of power between Central government and Local government.

• Unitary

• Federal system

• a Confederacy

This body acts as the Legislative Branch for the state of Georgia

• The Governor

• The General Assembly

• The Georgia Superior Court

Acts as the Executive of the State

• The Governor

• The General Assembly

• The Georgia Superior Court

Acts as the second in command in case something happens to the Governor.

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The Speaker of the State House

• Pre-tem of the Georgia Senate

Which of these is the responsibility of the Governor

• Write a State Law in the general assembly

• Interpret the state laws in court

• mobilize the National Guard in an emergency

• raise and lower tax rates

Which of these is the biggest difference between the state courts and the Federal Courts

• Federal Courts hear more cases

• State Judges serve a longer term

• State Judges serve a 6 year term and must be elected by the citizens

• Federal Judges do not serve for life

Jasper county has board of 5 representatives that act as both the Legislative and the Executive of the county

• Council-mayor system

• Council-manager system

• Commission System

The City of Monticello has a City Council. That city Council hires a professional to run the day to day operations of the city.

• Council - Manager system

• Council Mayor system

• Commission system

The City of New York has a City Council that is elected by the people. The people also elect a Mayor who acts as the Executive.

• Council - Mayor system

• Council - Manager System

• Commission system

How many counties exist in Georgia?

• 120

• 159

• 20