In Georgia, how is local government primarily funded, and what process do officials use to make spending decisions?

Question

Question 19 options:

A)

Local governments are funded by donations from citizens, and spending is determined by a lottery system.

B)

Local governments are funded through property taxes and sales taxes, and officials create a budget based on community needs and priorities.

C)

Local governments receive most of their funding from international businesses, and spending decisions are made randomly.

D)

Local governments mainly rely on federal grants, and officials decide on spending decisions following public opinion polls.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B) Local governments are funded through property taxes and sales taxes, and officials create a budget based on community needs and priorities.

In Georgia, as in many other states, local governments primarily receive funding from property taxes and sales taxes. Local officials typically assess community needs and set priorities to create a budget that allocates resources accordingly.