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CG6 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. The Georgia Constitution of ______established only____counties. | 1777 and 8 |
| 2. Now, Georgia has ____counties. | 159 |
| 3. Who is responsible for enforcing local laws, maintaining the peace, and serving as the jailer for the county government | The Sheriff |
| 4. Who is responsible for Primary record keeper (of criminal and civil documents) for the county | The Superior Court Clerk |
| 5. Who is responsible for Oversees property deeds, marriage licenses, and wills, and supervises elections in a county government | The Probate Court Judge |
| 6. Who is responsible for receiving tax returns, maintaining tax records, and paying taxes for a county government | The Tax Commissioner |
| 7. Who is responsible for Oversees the daily operations of a county’s government; has the power to adopt ordinances | The County Commissioner/Board of Commissioners |
| 8. What are the three main difference between city and county government? | 1. Origin (cities are created by charters, counties created by state constitution) 2. Services provided 3. Form of government |
| 9. Paid on things that people buy consume; state government imposes a 4% sales tax, local government add another 3%-4%. What am I? | Sale Taxes |
| 10. Local governments can apply to fund education, repair roads, or develop areas for businesses in the communities. What am I? | Federal Grants |
| 11. Taxes on the value of the buildings and land for a homeowner or business--BIGGEST SOURCE OF REVENUE. What am I? | Property Taxes |
| 12. An example of another tax is a tax on the value of a car or truck; an example of a fee is the registration and tag for a car or truck. | Special Taxes/Fees |