Unit 11 Test State & Local Government

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to register to vote in the state of Georgia? (SS88CG1d/DOK2)

• Be a legal resident of the county in which you are registering to vote

• Must have a minimum annual income of $22,000

• Be at least 17 ½ years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote

• Not be currently serving a sentence of conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude

Which character words fulfill our state motto? (SS8CG1e/DOK1)

• Wisdom, Justice, Moderation

• Wisdom, Justice, Consideration

• Morals, Values, Sharing

• Judge, Jury, Execution

Which qualification is NOT a requirement for serving in the Georgia General Assembly? (SS8CG2a/DOK2)

• A member must have a college, technical, or vocational degree.

• A member must be a Georgia citizen for at least two years.

• A senator must be at least age 25 and a representative at least age 21.

• Members must be legal residents of their districts for at least one year.

Which duty is NOT a power of the Georgia General Assembly? (SS8CG2a/DOK2)

• represent the people of Georgia

   

• oversee the executive branch

• elect the governor every four years

• authorize, or appropriate, state spending

Which description is NOT true about the organization of Georgia’s General Assembly? (SS8CG2a/DOK2)

• There are two houses.

• The House of Representatives chooses a speaker and a speaker pro tempore

• The Governor also serves as the president of the Senate.

• The Lt. Governor serves as the president of the Senate.

In the Georgia General Assembly, who presides over the Senate? (SS8CG2a/DOK1)

• Majority Whip

• Governor

• Minority Leader

• Lieutenant Governor

Which list describes the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia? (SS8CG2c/DOK1)

• Proposal, draft, floor action, committee action, pass both houses, governor action

• Proposal, draft, committee action, floor action, pass both houses, governor action

• Proposal, draft, governor action, committee action, floor action, pass both houses

• Proposal, draft, governor action, floor action, committee action, pass both houses

Why are committees important to the legislative process? (SS8CG2b/DOK2)

 

• They allow the governor to stop or “stand up” bills.

• They allow legislators to specialize by subject area of expertise.

• New legislators can be grouped to help familiarize them with their new jobs.

• They are a direct check on the power of the committee chairmen.

What is the role of the executive branch? (SS8CG3/DOK2)

• serve as the enforcer of the Georgia constitution and laws

• act as the justice system of the state

• pass laws to regulate the business of the state

• interpret laws passed by the legislature

Both the governor and lieutenant governor must be at least how old to be elected? How many years must they be U.S. citizens? How many years must they be Georgia residents? (SS8CG3a/DOK1)

• 25; 15; 5

• 30; 10; 4

• 25; 10; 4

• 30; 15; 6