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Which of these is NOT one of the three original purposes of county government?

(1 point)
Responses

To operate courts of law
To operate courts of law

To build and maintain local roads
To build and maintain local roads

To separate political parties
To separate political parties

To protect citizens

How many counties are in Georgia?

(1 point)
Responses

7
7

44
44

134
134

159

Which of the following are accurate statements regarding county commissions? Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses

County commission members are elected by county voters
County commission members are elected by county voters

Every county in Georgia has 11 commissioners
Every county in Georgia has 11 commissioners

The county commission has a combination of legislative and executive power
The county commission has a combination of legislative and executive power

County court judges are appointed by the governor.

1 answer

  1. Which of these is NOT one of the three original purposes of county government?

    • To separate political parties (This is the correct answer; the original purposes include operating courts of law, building and maintaining local roads, and protecting citizens.)

  2. How many counties are in Georgia?

    • 159 (This is the correct answer as Georgia has 159 counties.)

  3. Which of the following are accurate statements regarding county commissions? Select the two that apply.

    • County commission members are elected by county voters
    • The county commission has a combination of legislative and executive power

(Note: The statement about every county in Georgia having 11 commissioners is incorrect; the number can vary by county.)