Georgia Government – Flashcards
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Local government can use home rule in Georgia to change
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NOT federal laws
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If the governor of Georgia vetoes a bill, it can still become law through an override by
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the legislature
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Read the passage from Georgia's constitution. The governing authority of each county shall have legislative power to adopt . . . ordinances, resolutions, or regulations relating to its property, affairs, and local government . . . which is inconsistent with this Constitution or any local law. Which action would be allowed under the constitution?
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NOT A county adopts a law that prohibits panhandling on all streets in all cities within its jurisdiction. NOT A county suffers a natural disaster due to flooding and calls in the National Guard for help
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What is the difference between a ballot initiative and a referendum in Georgia?
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NOT A referendum enables people to repeal proposed laws, while a ballot initiative offers new laws.
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Georgia collects income tax at a rate of six percent a year for all incomes over______thousand dollars.
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seven
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How can counties in Georgia use home rule?
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NOT to collect taxes on property within the county
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Georgia's executive branch includes the governor, lieutenant governor, and
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cabinet leaders
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What is the primary source of income for counties and municipalities in Georgia?
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property tax
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Georgia's General Assembly is bicameral, meaning it consists of senators and
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representatives
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Public school systems at the municipal level in Georgia are governed by a superintendent and
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the local school board
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Which example would qualify as a ballot initiative in Georgia?
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NOT Voters give the courts the power to change sentencing guidelines for criminals.
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Which explains how different agencies protect drinking water in Georgia?
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NOT Georgia's Department of Natural Resources treats water, while municipalities oversee the process to make sure it is done properly.
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Which example would most likely lead Georgia's Department of Natural Resources to take action?
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A business discharges hazardous material into a river near its headquarters.
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The graph below shows Georgia's state revenue in 2010. What does the chart show about the money the state collects to provide services?
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NOT A majority comes from taxes on individual property.
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A city that wants to create a business improvement district needs to
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use home rule to pass an ordinance.
