Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The authorization to create counties for the purpose of carrying out state laws
and programs originally came from the
A. | Supreme Court. | B. | Georgia General Assembly. | C. | Declaration of
Independence. | D. | Georgia’s Constitution of 1777. |
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Which type of government is closest to the people of the state of
Georgia?
A. | state | B. | county | C. | federal
| D. | republican |
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The two forms of local government in Georgia are
A. | city and state government. | B. | city and county government. | C. | county and federal
government. | D. | federal and republican government. |
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Which is NOT true of both city and county government in Georgia?
A. | both can collect taxes | B. | both can become
municipalities | C. | both provide public health services | D. | both provide police and fire
protection |
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Which is formed when a city and county government join to form a single
government for the purpose of providing public services?
A. | city government | B. | state government | C. | county
government | D. | consolidated government |
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Which level of government is responsible for providing fire and police
protection to Georgia’s citizens?
A. | city | B. | state | C. | federal | D. | democratic |
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In which type of city government does the mayor have the power to veto
legislation?
A. | council-manager | B. | city-consolidated | C. | weak
mayor-council | D. | strong mayor-council |
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In which type of city government does the city council have both executive and
legislative power?
A. | council-manager | B. | city-consolidated | C. | weak
mayor-council | D. | strong mayor-council |
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Which accurately describes a weak-mayor council form of government?
A. | The mayor has veto power and prepares the budget. | B. | The mayor is
primarily a figure head with no real power. | C. | The city council has both executive and
legislative power. | D. | The city manager oversees the day-to-day
operation of the city. |
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Within Georgia, large cities like Atlanta typically have which type
government?
A. | council-manager | B. | city-consolidated | C. | weak-mayor
council | D. | strong-mayor council |
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All of the following are examples of special-purpose governments EXCEPT
A. | city councils. | B. | school districts. | C. | port
authorities. | D. | fire departments. |
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City and county governments are better equipped to carry out certain state
programs because they
A. | are closer to the people. | B. | take in larger tax
revenues. | C. | have access to more resources. | D. | can provide services for less
money. |
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The main governing authority in MOST Georgia counties is the
A. | mayor. | B. | city council. | C. | city
manager. | D. | board of commissioners. |
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Within counties, it is the responsibility of the sheriff to
A. | pass laws. | B. | collect taxes. | C. | enforce the
law. | D. | conduct surveys. |
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In a council-manager form of city government, how does the city manager come to
serve in that position?
A. | He is elected by the voters. | B. | He is appointed by the
mayor. | C. | He is hired by the city council. | D. | He is selected by the
governor. |
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A responsibility of the judge of the probate court is to
A. | receive tax returns. | B. | maintain court records. | C. | issue marriage
licenses. | D. | oversee police protection. |
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How many counties does Georgia have?
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Which description of a mayor-council form of city government is
false?
A. | The mayor may be a “figurehead” position. | B. | The council is
responsible for making laws. | C. | The mayor serves as chief executive
officer. | D. | The mayor appoints a board of commissioners. |
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Which statement best describes an advantage of having county
commissioners elected to staggered terms of office?
A. | A portion of the board of commissioners will always have some governing
experience. | B. | A larger number of districts within a county will be represented on the board of
commissioners. | C. | The chairman of the board of commissioners will always be someone who has previously
served a year or more. | D. | The county administrator will always have a
working relationship with some members of the board of commissioners. |
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A county administrator or county manager does not typically
A. | proclaim or pass county ordinances. | B. | manage the day-to-day operations of county
government. | C. | carry out policies established by the county commissioners. | D. | appoint or supervise
many department heads within the county. |
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