Georgia Government — Quiz

Question 1

Which example would most likely lead Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources to take action?

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A business discharges hazardous material into a river near its headquarters.

Question 2

Which example would qualify as a ballot initiative in Georgia?

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Voters propose and approve a law that regulates the making of short-term loans.

Question 3

If the governor of Georgia vetoes a bill, it can still become law through an override by

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the legislature.

Question 4

What is the difference between a ballot initiative and a referendum in Georgia?

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A ballot initiative enables people to suggest new laws, while a referendum changes an existing law.

Question 5

What is the primary source of income for counties and municipalities in Georgia?

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property tax

Question 6

Residents in Georgia pay a sales tax when they

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go to an amusement park.

Question 7

Public school systems at the municipal level in Georgia are governed by a superintendent and

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the local school board.

Question 8

Local government can use home rule in Georgia to change

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local laws.

Question 9

Georgia’s state constitution provides various levels of funding for

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public schools and state colleges.

Question 10

Read the passage from Georgia’s constitution. The governing authority of each county shall have legislative power to adopt . . . ordinances, resolutions, or regulations relating to its property, affairs, and local government . . . which is not inconsistent with this Constitution or any local law. Which action would be allowed under the constitution?

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A county builds a parking garage and passes new laws setting prices that visitors must pay.

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