Question

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How do the state agencies participate in the budget?

Question 1 options:

a)

The State Agencies prepare the budget proposal for the Governor to approve.


b)

The State Budgeting Agency prepares and approves the budget.


c)

Every State Agency prepares a report of their actual expenses.

Question 2 (1 point)

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Is the state of Georgia allowed to start the year planning to spend MORE than the state earns?

Question 2 options:

a)

No, the state must plan to spend only what the state expects to earn each year.


b)

Yes, the state can start with an unbalanced budget and plan to use credit to borrow additional funds.


c)

The state does not have to make a plan because expenses and revenue are unpredictable.

Question 3 (1 point)

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Who is involved in making and approving the state budget?

Question 3 options:

a)

The General Assembly creates the budget and the Governor approves it.


b)

The Supreme Court Judges make the budget and the Governor approves it.


c)

The Governor creates the budget and the General Assembly approves it.

Question 4 (1 point)

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What are the largest expenses in Georgia's state budget?

Question 4 options:

a)

Natural Resources and Economic Development


b)

Education and Human Services


c)

Transportation and Public Safety

Question 5 (1 point)

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How often does our GA State Constitution require the budget to be balanced?

Question 5 options:

a)

Every 3 Years


b)

Every Month


c)

Every Year

Question 6 (1 point)

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What is a budget?

Question 6 options:

a)

a spending spree


b)

a financial plan


c)

a career goal

Question 7 (1 point)

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What are the largest sources of revenue (income) for the state of Georgia?

Question 7 options:

a)

Indigent Care Trust Fund and Tobacco Settlement


b)

Lottery, Fees, and Sales


c)

Income Tax and Sales Tax

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers to your questions about state budget participation and related topics:

**Question 1: How do the state agencies participate in the budget?**
**Answer:** a) The State Agencies prepare the budget proposal for the Governor to approve.

**Question 2: Is the state of Georgia allowed to start the year planning to spend MORE than the state earns?**
**Answer:** a) No, the state must plan to spend only what the state expects to earn each year.

**Question 3: Who is involved in making and approving the state budget?**
**Answer:** a) The General Assembly creates the budget and the Governor approves it.

**Question 4: What are the largest expenses in Georgia's state budget?**
**Answer:** b) Education and Human Services

**Question 5: How often does our GA State Constitution require the budget to be balanced?**
**Answer:** c) Every Year

**Question 6: What is a budget?**
**Answer:** b) a financial plan

**Question 7: What are the largest sources of revenue (income) for the state of Georgia?**
**Answer:** c) Income Tax and Sales Tax

Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or more information!