Georgia State and Local Government

Acts as the second in command in case something happens to the Governor.

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The Speaker of the State House

• Pre-tem of the Georgia Senate

Which of these is the responsibility of the Governor

• Write a State Law in the general assembly

• Interpret the state laws in court

• mobilize the National Guard in an emergency

• raise and lower tax rates

Jasper county has board of 5 representatives that act as both the Legislative and the Executive of the county

• Council-mayor system

• Council-manager system

• Commission System

The City of Monticello has a City Council. That city Council hires a professional to run the day to day operations of the city.

• Council - Manager system

• Council Mayor system

• Commission system

How many counties exist in Georgia?

• 120

• 159

• 20

What type of government system does Jasper County have?

• Commission system

• Council Manager system

• Mayor System

Jasper county is run by a Commission, how many commissioners serve on the Commission?

• 3

• 2

• 10

• 5

Which of these would be the responsibility of the State Government?

• Writing a new State Law

• Providing utilities and water to citizens

• providing waste management for communities

• Maintaining the roads

Which of theses would be the responsibility of Local Government.

• Mobilizing the National Guard

• Writing a state law on seatbelts

• Providing utilities and water to citizens

• Signing off on proposed laws.

Which of these taxes is raised at the Local Level, and is the main source of revenue for Local Governments. also known as an Ad valorem tax

• Income Tax

• Property Tax

• Sales Tax