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Local Government in Georgia Answers

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Which type of local government is expressed in this map of Georgia?

A
the special districts that have been created across the state
B
the areas that were established by charters during colonization
C
the locations of all of the municipalities in the state
D
the divisions that make up the county system
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What is the difference between a municipal government and a county government?

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A municipal government serves the entire state, while a county government serves a city or town.
B
A municipal government serves a city or town, while a county government serves the entire state.
C
A municipal government serves only one city, while a county government serves an area with several communities.
D
A municipal government serves an area with several communities, while a county government serves only one community.
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What is an example of government within a special-purpose district?

A
a council that runs a large city with the assistance of a mayor
B
a town that has the power of home rule and was created by a charter
C
a school board that oversees public education for several communities
D
a county that sends a representative to the General Assembly
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What are some of the powers and responsibilities of county commissioners? Check all that apply.They create budgets and explain how funds will be managed.They process tax returns from residents and keep tax records.They oversee the daily operations of the county government.They adopt ordinances, such as laws about noise or traffic.They respond to crimes and directly oversee law enforcement.They represent the county in the General Assembly.

A
They create budgets and explain how funds will be managed.
B
They process tax returns from residents and keep tax records.
C
They oversee the daily operations of the county government.
D
They adopt ordinances, such as laws about noise or traffic.
E
They respond to crimes and directly oversee law enforcement.
F
They represent the county in the General Assembly.
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What type of government does Smyrna have?

A
a weak-mayor system
B
a strong-mayor system
C
a council-manager system
D
a special-purpose system
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What type of government does Savannah have?

A
a weak-mayor system
B
a strong-mayor system
C
a council-manager system
D
a special-purpose system
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What type of government does Sandersville have?

A
a weak-mayor system
B
a strong-mayor system
C
a council-manager system
D
a special-purpose system

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