GC 6 - Local Gov't

What is led by Commissioners?   

• a) City

• b) County

• c) Special Purpose Gov't

• d) None of the above

An example of a special-purpose government would be

• a historic park
• a school system
• a public fishing area
• a new local business

GA has ______ counties

• 180
• 56
• 159
• over 500

In a city, which branch of gov't does the MAYOR represent?

• legislative
• executive
•  judicial

What do county commissioners and city council members have in common?

• They are all male.
• They are all elected.
• They are all appointed. 
• They all serve 1-year terms.

How do the county commissioners AND the city council act as a legislative body?

• They make rules (laws) for the county / city. 

• They enforce laws for the county / city.

• They hire the county and city officials.

• They run the courts. 

Which is a reason for special purpose district governments?

• to meet the needs of citizens
• to accomplish a certain task
• to support the economy
• all answers are correct

I provide citizens with special services like trash collection, water, sewer, and close law enforcement.

• Police Department

• City

• County

• Special Purpose Gov't

What is the MAIN (primary) way that County governments collect money (Taxes) ?

• Income tax

• Sales Tax

• Property tax

• Fees

I am an extension of the state providing GA citizens means to vote, pay their taxes, serve on juries, and be protected.

• City

• County

• Special Purpose Gov't

• State Gov't Extensions