WorksheetsGeorgia's Local Government
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main purpose of a county?
Counties serve as ways to divide agricultural and industrial locations.
Counties serve as ways for people to decide if they want to live in the country or the city.
Counties serve as ways for people to be represented in state government.
Counties serve as ways to bring more politics to the state of Georgia.
How many counties are currently a part of the state of Georgia?
159
8
56
200
Which of the following county leaders oversees the daily operations of the county as a whole?
Sheriff
Judge of Probate Court
County Commissioner OR Board of Commissioners
Clerk of Superior Court
Which of the following county leaders oversees property deeds, marriage licenses, wills, elections, etc.?
Clerk of Superior Court
Sheriff
Tax Commissioner
Judge of Probate Court
Which TWO of the following options are important services that are provided by the COUNTY government?
Building and maintaining roads
Water services
Garbage Collection
Running elections
Anyone can establish a new city or town and does NOT need approval from the state government.
True
False
A city or town is also known as a _____________.
Municipality
Ville
Metropolitan area
None of these options
Which TWO of the following options represent some of the services that are provided by CITY governments?
Water services
Building and maintaining roads
Public transportation
Sheriff deputies
What is NOT a main form of city government?
strong mayor-council
weak mayor-council
council-manager
council-deputy
Which of the following governments are represented by a strong city council that serves as both the legislative and executive branches while the mayor serves primarily as a ceremonial entity?
strong mayor-council
weak mayor-council
council-manager
What do local governments provide people who live in a particular city or town?
housing & jobs
services & protection
jobs & income
services & income
Government entities created to serve a specific function for the state or community is known as ______.
Municipality
Board of Commissioners
Special-Purpose District/ Government
Tax Commissioner
Which of the following could be a function of a special-purpose district?
Build and run a sports complex
Distribute licenses for motor vehicles
Administer sales tax collection
Monitor a local election
Which statement BEST describes the role of local governments?
Local governments provide residents with certain services that directly impact their lives
Local governments are formed to administer programs that the federal legislature passes
Local governments provide funding for various projects outside of the state
Local governments were established to ensure that the state’s budget would remain balanced
Local governments are funded ONLY through tax revenue.
True
False
Property, car tags, and houses are all examples of what type of local tax?
Excise
Franchise
Ad valorem
Regulatory
A tax placed on public utilities such as electric, gas, cable, etc. represents which type of local tax?
Excise
Ad valorem
Sales & Use
Franchise
Which of the following is NOT an example of regulatory fees?
SPLOST
Building permits
Inspection fees
Business fees
