Quiz study

The authorization to create counties for the purpose of carrying out state laws and programs originally came from the

• Supreme Court.

• Georgia General Assembly.

• 
  Declaration of Independence.

• 
  Georgia's Constitution of 1777.

The primary role of counties in the state of Georgia is to

• train the national guard.

• assist with tax collection.

• help carry out state programs.

• 
  make law enforcement easier.

Powers belonging specifically to each city in Georgia come from the

• 
  governor.

• city's charter.

• General Assembly.

• Georgia constitution.

All of the following are examples of special-purpose governments EXCEPT

• city councils.

• school districts.

• port authorities.

• fire departments.

For which purpose would a special-purpose government MOST likely be used?

• 
  collecting taxes

• passing legislation

• hearing court cases

• running a school system

The authority to create special-purpose governments in Georgia comes from the

• governor.

• city council.

• Georgia constitution.

• Georgia General Assembly.

The main governing authority in MOST Georgia counties is the

• mayor.

• 
  city council.

• city manager.

• board of commissioners.

Which statement best describes an advantage of having county commissioners elected to staggered terms of office?

• A portion of the board of commissioners will always have some governing experience.

• A larger number of districts within a county will be represented on the board of commissioners.

• The chairman of the board of commissioners will always be someone who has previously served a year or more.

• The county administrator will always have a working relationship with some members of the board of commissioners.

Which is formed when a city and county government join to form a single government for the purpose of providing public services?

• city government

• state government

• county government

• consolidated government