State Government

The division of power between Central government and Local government.

• Unitary

• Federal system

• a Confederacy

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 would be the responsibility of the State Government?

• Writing a new State Law

• Providing utilities and water to citizens

• providing waste management for communities

• Maintaining the roads

Which of theses would be the responsibility of Local Government.

• Mobilizing the National Guard

• Writing a state law on seatbelts

• Providing utilities and water to citizens

• Signing off on proposed laws.

Which of these taxes are the main source of Revenue for the State Government?

• Sales Tax

• Income tax

• Wealth Tax

• Property Tax

What is an example of a reserved power?

• The power to collect taxes

• The power to establish post offices

• The power to educate young citizens

• The power to declare war on foreign countries

Judging by the length of a typical State constitution, these documents are

• easier to amend than the national Constitution
• based strictly on fundamental law
• largely unchanged from colonial days 
• quiet flexible

Which statement is true about all counties in the United States?

• their size is based on the size of the State
• their size is based on the population of the State
• they can only be created by the State
• they serve only a judicial function 

Powers not delegated to the national government are reserved for the states or the people.

• 1st amendment

• 14th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 5th amendment