8th Grade GA Govt

True or False: The executive branch of Georgia’s government is responsible for making laws

• True
• False

True or False: The lieutenant governor of Georgia must be at least 35 years old.

• True
• False

True or False: The governor of Georgia has the power to veto bills passed by the General Assembly

• True
• False

True or False: The governor of Georgia is the president of the Senate and appoints committee chairs.

• True
• False

The Department of Natural Resources protects historic Civil War sites in Georgia.             

• True
• False

·  Determines constitutionality ·  Reviews death sentences ·  Ensures justice for Georgia’s citizens  Which court is being described above?

• Juvenile Court
• The Supreme Court 
• Magistrate Court
• The Court of Appeals

A grand jury in Georgia decides whether or not a

• person accused of a crime is guilty or not guilty.
• person accused of a crime should be charged to stand trial for that crime
• law, statute, or regulation of the state has been violated or broken.
• person accused, tried, and convicted of a crime received due process of law.

In a criminal case who files the charges?

• the government
• the victim 
• the jury
• the defendant 

If you have a will that needs to be filed, which court would you go to?

• State Court
• Superior Court
• Magistrate Court
• Probate court

Which department of the executive branch is responsible for the Georgia Highway Patrol?

• Department of Education
• Department of Public Safety
• Department of Public Safety
• Department of Economic Development.