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Local Government in Georgia — Quiz Answers

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When a municipality collects trash, it is

A
providing its citizens with a service.
B
demonstrating its independence from state control.
C
putting in place an ordinance.
D
violating the terms of its charter.
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A municipality’s charter lists the services it will provide and

A
describes when state elections will be held.
B
sets the starting date for local schools in the fall.
C
outlines the municipality’s form of government.
D
states whether or not the municipality will pay state taxes.
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Georgia’s counties were organized so that people always lived near

A
sources of water.
B
their county seat.
C
army forts.
D
the state capital.
5

Under Georgia’s Constitution of 1777, the number of counties was

A
the same as today.
B
greater than today.
C
determined by the king.
D
smaller than today.
6

The public school system is an example of a service provided by

A
the federal government.
B
state governments.
C
international organizations.
D
local governments.
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In a weak mayor system, the mayor’s role is to

A
establish the municipality’s budget.
B
serve as a symbol of leadership.
C
hire and fire the heads of departments.
D
handle the daily operations of government.
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A municipality with a city manager has which form of government?

A
council-manager
B
weak mayor
C
special-purpose
D
strong mayor
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Local governments have the power to create local laws as long as those laws do not

A
upset the governor.
B
violate the state constitution.
C
anger the voters.
D
impose new taxes.
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Which best describes how municipalities are formed in Georgia?

A
through laws passed by Congress
B
in special elections
C
with the approval of the assembly
D
with the approval of the governor

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