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1) A city with its own government is called;
A
A Special-purpose government
B
A strong mayor form
C
A weak mayor form
D
A municipality
2) Which of these situations could happen only in strong mayor-council form of government?
A
The mayor shares power with the city council.
B
The mayor participates in an annual parade in the city.
C
The mayor vetoes legislation passed by the council.
D
The mayor appoints department heads.
3) Which of the things listed below is a written document that provides a town with the permission to exist and function?
A
Commissioner's Report
B
Strong-Mayor Council
C
Georgia General Assembly
D
Municipal Charter
4) Which statement is true of BOTH the strong mayor–council and the weak mayor–council forms of local government?
A
executive decisions are made by just the city council
B
executive decisions are made by only one person
C
policy-making is done by elected mayor while law enforcement is left to the city manager
D
policy-making roles and responsibilities are divided between the mayor and the city council
5) For which of these purposes might a special-purpose government be created in Georgia?
A
to operate public schools
B
to draw legislative districts
C
to sign international treaties
D
to oversee state elections
6) Which form of local government is characterized as being run like a business or corporation?
A
Council-Manager
B
City Commission
C
Strong Mayor-Council
D
Weak Mayor-Council
7) The main goal of a special-purpose government is to;
A
provide for the general welfare of taxpayers
B
save taxpayers money
C
make government more responsive to the people
D
expand a city's revenue
8) Unlike the mayor in the weak mayor-council form of government, the mayor in the strong mayor-council form of government
A
must seek and receive substantial public input on mayoral nominations
B
must receive approval for all mayoral nominations
C
has more powers and few checks on mayoral decisions
D
cannot appoint and dismiss department heads without council approval
9) Which of these is an example of a Special Purpose government?
A
regional library
B
county commission
C
department of public safety
D
department of transportation
10) Which of these positions serves as the "accountant" of a county?
A
the tax commissioner
B
the judge of the probate court
C
the mayor
D
the sheriff
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