State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County...
-
Upload
cameron-kelly -
Category
Documents
-
view
214 -
download
0
Transcript of State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County...
![Page 1: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
State and Local Government Review
![Page 2: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Which county official is elected rather than
appointed?
a) County Registrarb) County Clerk
c) County commissionerd) County Road Supervisor
![Page 3: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
What is the LARGEST budget expenditure for the state of
Georgia?
education
![Page 4: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Which of the following cannot be taxed in Georgia?
a) Loansb)Rent
c) Dividendsd)salary
![Page 5: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
What are the requirements in Georgia that must be met in
order to be able to vote?
a) Must be 18 years of age.b)Must be registered.
c) Must be a citizen and a Georgia resident.
![Page 6: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
In times of budget crisis, which spending area cannot be completely eliminated, according to Georgia law?
a) Operationsb)Transportation
c) Educationd)tourism
![Page 7: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
What is the maximum number of counties allowed
in Georgia?
159
![Page 8: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
An amount of money spent by a government for some specific
purpose.
What is an expenditure?
![Page 9: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
A city with its own government.
What is a Municipality?
![Page 10: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
A government that is created for a single purpose or to perform
one specific job.
What is a special purpose district
![Page 11: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
a tax placed on a worker’s wages or salary.
What are income taxes?
![Page 12: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
What type of government is the Gwinnett County Public School
system?
special purpose
![Page 13: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
How does a city receive its power?
From a charter granted by the
state
![Page 14: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
County governments are created by the state legislature to carry out state laws and programs.
What are the functions of County Governments?
![Page 15: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
When it comes to revenue what do State, County, Municipalities have in common?
All threeCan collect Sales Tax.
![Page 16: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
The mayor services as a figurehead
In a city government where the city council makes the major decisions, what is the role of the mayor?
![Page 17: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Georgia’s sources of income are what ????
special fees collected by state agencieslottery funds
sales taxes
Income and Property Tax
![Page 18: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
They are Georgia’s largest source of income!
In Georgia, income taxes account for
what?
![Page 19: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
What percent of Georgia’s revenue comes from sources
other than income taxes?
Less than 50 percent
![Page 20: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
On what is the largest percentage of state funds spent?
education
![Page 21: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
major decisions= the council
In a “Weak” mayor-council type of city government, who makes the major decisions?
![Page 22: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
In a council/manager type of city government, the city council hires a manager to run the day-to-day business and operations.
How does a City Manager get his/her job?
![Page 23: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
A council-manager system and a mayor-council system are examples
of which type of government?
City
![Page 24: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
An elected Board of Commissioners
The leadership of County government in Georgia is
usually what type?
![Page 25: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
It is Georgia’s LARGEST source of budget revenue!!!
What is so significant about the state’s
income tax?
![Page 26: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Any type of money (income) that the government receives.
What is state revenue?
![Page 27: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Marta is what type of government?
Special-purpose form of government.
![Page 28: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
It is the largest source of revenue for county governments in Georgia.
What is the significance of property taxes?
![Page 29: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
In city government, which executive is hired rather than
elected?
city manager
![Page 30: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Everyone in Georgia lives within a county.
What is unique about county populations in GA?
![Page 31: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
major decisions= the mayor
In a “strong” mayor-council type of city government, who makes the major decisions?
![Page 32: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
What do we call an amount of money spent by a government
for some specific purpose?
expenditure
![Page 33: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
What is the LARGEST budget expenditure for the state of
Georgia?
education
![Page 34: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Which term describes a city with its own government?
municipality
![Page 35: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Are airport & seaport authorities
included in Special-purpose district forms of government?
YES
![Page 36: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
What is a tax placed on a worker’s wages or salary?
income tax
![Page 37: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Which type of government receives its power from a charter?
city
![Page 38: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Which form of government is created by the state legislature
to carry out state laws and programs?
County
![Page 39: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
What are the three levels of Government that collect sales
tax.
StateCounty
Municipal
![Page 40: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
In which type of city government does the mayor make the major decisions?
“strong” mayor-council
![Page 41: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
In which type of city government does the city council make the major
decisions, with the mayor serving as a figurehead?
“weak” mayor-council
![Page 42: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Where does Georgia’s largest source of income come from?
income taxes
![Page 43: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
What do we call a government that is created for a single purpose or to
perform one specific job?
special purpose district
![Page 44: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
In which type of city government does the city
council hire a manager to run the day-to-day business and
operations?
council-manager
![Page 45: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
A council-manager system and a mayor-council system are examples
of which type of government?
City
![Page 46: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
An elected Board of Commissioners is an example of
which type of government?
County
![Page 47: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
What is the state of Georgia’s LARGEST source of budget
revenue?
state income tax
![Page 48: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
What is any type of money (income) that a government
receives called?
revenue
![Page 49: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
The Gwinnett County Public School system is an example of
which type of local government?
special purpose
![Page 50: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
What is the largest source of revenue for county governments?
property taxes
![Page 51: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
Which government executive is hired rather than elected?
city manager
![Page 52: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
Everyone in Georgia lives under which form of local government?
county
![Page 53: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
What is the LARGEST budget expenditure for the state of
Georgia?
education
![Page 54: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
Which county official is elected rather than
appointed?
a) County Registrarb) County Clerk
c) County commissionerd) County Road Supervisor
![Page 55: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
What is the LARGEST budget expenditure for the state of
Georgia?
education
![Page 56: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
Which of the following cannot be taxed in Georgia?
a) Loansb)Rent
c) Dividendsd)salary
![Page 57: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
What are the requirements in Georgia that must be met in
order to be able to vote?
a) Must be 18 years of age.b)Must be registered.
c) Must be a citizen and a Georgia resident.
![Page 58: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
In times of budget crisis, which spending area cannot be completely eliminated, according to Georgia law?
a) Operationsb)Transportation
c) Educationd)tourism
![Page 59: State and Local Government Review. Which county official is elected rather than appointed? a) County Registrar b) County Clerk c) County commissioner.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070401/56649f1c5503460f94c32468/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
What is the maximum number of counties allowed
in Georgia?
159