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CG6-Local Government
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The Constitution of ______ established 8 counties. | 1777 |
| How many counties does GA have? | 159 |
| What is the purpose of a budget? | So there is a limit on how much money to spend, and that way you know how you are going to spend it. |
| Can local citizens say how money is spent? | Yes, it's available for review. |
| How do we get our state money? | Property Taxes, Sales taxes, Federal Grants, and Special Taxes and Fees. |
| How are special purpose governments funded? | By loans or user fees. |
| Which constitution added power to county governments for extra services. They strengthen state programs. | 1983 |
| What was the original purpose of Georgia's counties? | To determine what areas state legislators represented. |
| How is a city formed? | The General Assembly grants a city charter that states the city's boundaries. |
| What is the purpose of city government? | To provide local services. |
| What are some services that the city government will provide? | Police and Fire protection, garbage collection, drinking water, etc. |
| What are the main differences between city and county governments? | The origin, services provided, and the form of government. |
| In Georgia most city governments are ran by who? | a mayor and a city council, some are led by a city manager. |
| What may a Georgia County Government do? | collect property taxes, run local elections, build and repair roads, provide car license plates, and administer welfare programs. |
| What is the Clerk of Superior Court? | They are the primary record keeper for the county. |
| Who is the sheriff? | A person who enforces the law, maintain peace, and serve as a jailer for a county government. |
| Who is the tax commissioner? | Someone who is responsible for receiving tax returns, maintaining tax records, and paying taxes for a county government |
| Who's the clerk of Probate Court? | A person who oversees property deeds, marriage licenses, wills and supervises elections in a county government |
| The County Commissioner/ Board of Commissioners- | Power to adopt ordinances, oversee the daily operations of a county’s government |
| Where is the county government at? | the County Seat, usually a popular city. |
| Who are counties governed by? | An elected board of commissioners. |
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