Unit 5 Georgia Government Review

Because the many state agencies and departments fall under its jurisdiction, it is considered the largest branch in the state. Which branch is this referring?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• General Assembly

Which of the following represents how Georgia collects MOST of its revenue?

• By collecting taxes

• By collecting fees

• By seeking donations from business using state property

• Through the Georgia State Lottery

Which of following BEST represents the role of the General Assembly?

• To redistrict constituency lines and vote for constitutional amendments

• To serve on committees and pass the state budget for the year

• To approve the executive branch’s use of the Georgia National Guard before, during, and after natural disasters

• To make laws that govern Georgia

The governor appoints an official to serve in

Georgia’s state government. The state Senate

has the power to, and rejects the appointment,

which prevents the person from getting this

position. The Senate’s actions are an example of

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Constitutional Amending

Drake, a U.S. citizen, is 21 years old and has

lived in Georgia for two years. He meets the

qualifications to be a member in which

chamber(s) of the Georgia General Assembly?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both the Senate and House of Representatives

• Neither chamber

Money that is paid by citizens to support the function of local, state, and/or federal government and services it provides is called

• Fees

• Funding

• Taxes

• Settlement Programs

Wisdom, justice, and moderation are the three principles found in which Georgia landmark?

• on the House of Representative floor in the Capitol building

• in the Pledge of Allegiance and on the Georgia flag

• on the voter registration promise, signed by each registered voter

• in the Preamble to the original Charter of 1732

Voting qualifications in Georgia are determined by the state Constitution. Which of the following best represents one of these requirements?

• A citizen must be 17 years old by election day

• A citizen must download a voter registration form online and mail it to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office.

• A citizen must be 18 years old by election day

• A voter must be a citizen of the United States for at least 5-7 years prior to election day

What is the easiest and most common way for a citizen to fulfill a voluntary civic responsibility?

• Voting

• Serving on a jury

• Run for political office

• Volunteering

Which is the correct example of checks and balances?

• The General Assembly can appoint state officials

• The governor can veto bills

• The executive branch can declare a law unconstitutional

• The Governor can deploy the state military to assist in a natural disaster like a hurricane