Unit 7: State and Local Government

Citizens gather signatures to place a proposed state law on an upcoming election ballot.
This situation best represents which democratic process?

• Recall

• Initiative

• Registration

• Referendum

Answer explanation

An initiative is when citizens propose a law and gather signatures to place it on the ballot.

Which is an example of INVOLUNTARY civic participation?

• Serving on a jury

• Attending a local meeting

• Helping clean up a public park

• Volunteering at a school event

Answer explanation

Jury duty is mandatory when summoned, making it involuntary.

Which action is VOLUNTARY civic participation?

• Paying taxes

• Registering for Selective Service

• Staying informed on current issues

• Serving on a jury

Answer explanation

Being informed is a voluntary choice.

Which part of the Pledge reflects electing representatives?

• "One nation under God"

• "With liberty and justice for all"

• "I pledge allegiance..."

• "To the republic for which it stands"

Answer explanation

A republic is a system where citizens elect representatives.

Which line of the Pledge best reflects due process?

• "Indivisible"

• "To the republic"

• "With liberty and justice for all"

• "Under God"

Answer explanation

This phrase refers to fairness and justice, core ideas of due process.

What makes Athens-Clarke County different from most GA counties?

• It has a unified government

• The governor controls its services

• It is run by federal agencies

• It is run by private contractors

Answer explanation

Athens-Clarke County is one of the few places with a merged city–county government

Which correctly matches levels of the executive branch?

• Constitution → Charter → Ordinance

• Congress → General Assembly → City Council

• President → Governor → Mayor

• Supreme Court → Appeals Court → Magistrate

Answer explanation

These are the executive leaders at federal, state, and local levels.

Which position is typically elected?

• County manager

• Finance director

• HR director

• City council member

Answer explanation

City council members are chosen by voters; the others are appointed.

What is the primary funding source for public schools locally?

• Income tax

• SPLOST

• Property tax

• Federal excise tax

Answer explanation

Local school systems rely mainly on property taxes.

What makes SPLOST different from regular sales tax?

• SPLOST must be approved by voters

• SPLOST funds teacher salaries

• Regular sales tax only go to the state

• APLOST taxes property, not purchases

Answer explanation

SPLOST requires voter approval through a referendum.