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WorksheetsReview Local Govt Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Mrs. George has been taking her dogs to the local pet store for grooming since they were pups. The pet store advertised the special products used during grooming and how pets benefitted from them. After taking her dogs to the pet store for 3 years, she learns that the products being used during grooming contained harmful products that could have already caused damage to her dogs' skin. What can Mrs. George legally do about this situation?
Consult with her vet.
Locate a therapist for her dots.
File a lawsuit against the pet store in civil court.
Post signs in the entrance of the pet store warning other customers.
Criminal law describes ____
a crime has occurred.
two people disagree about their joining property lines.
law abiding citizens.
actions of the governor.
A person age 17 or less is called a ______
delinquent.
juvenile.
weirdo.
clown.
A juvenile is charged as an adult if they are thought to be guilty of committing _____
one of the 7 delinquent behaviors.
shoplifting.
stealing grandmas car.
skipping school.
When an individual age 17 years old or younger is accused of committing a crime, they will be processed by the ____.
Supreme Court Chief Justice
Superior Court Judge
Juvenile Justice Judge.
Appellate Court members.
If a juvenile is taken into custody, the first thing that should be done is _______
contact the juvenile's parents/guardians.
take photos to be released to the local T.V. news for sharing with the public.
be booked on charges.
be lectured for their wrong behavior by the juvenile judge.
Atlanta's MARTA public transportation system is an example of _______government.
state
city
county
special purpose
Local city governments get the funds needed to provide services to citizens through ___.
Wealthy people across the state.
State and Federal Grants.
taxes paid by local citizens.
state income taxes.
Local governments have a responsibility to ___.
attend all sessions of Congress.
maintain all state highways and interstates.
monitor the number of stray animals in the community.
approve plans/budgets for constructing new government buildings within the community.
The individual responsible for enforcing the law at the county level is the _______.
Mayor
Police Chief
Sheriff
Tax Commissioner
The individual in the local county government responsible for maintaining tax records is the ____.
County Commissioners
Tax Commissioner
Sheriff
Clerk of Superior Court
Which county government job is responsible for issuing marriage license, oversees elections and property deeds, and handles settling of wills of deceased individuals.
Clerk of Superior Court
County Commissioners
Probate Court Judge
Coroner
The clerk of superior court is responsible for ______
maintaining records for the county.
hearing civil cases between individuals in the community.
enforcing laws when individuals are arrested.
oversees all operations of the city.
Which of the following county government elected officials is responsible for adopting laws, and overseeing daily operation of all county government officials?
Probate Court Judge
Clerk of Superior Court
Sheriff
County Commissioners/ Board of Commissioners
