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WorksheetsMr. Prince's Government Review
Total questions: 106
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of the appellate courts?
a)
Determine if someone is guilty or not guilty
b)
To appoint Supreme Court Justices
c)
To determine if a case is criminal and civil
d)
To review tried cases
2.
A majority of judges in Georgia are...
a)
Appointed
b)
Elected
c)
Excused
d)
In contempt
3.
Greg decided to purchase a car from his friend Carl for $2,000 dollars but has broken his agreement to pay for the car. What type of court would resolve this issue?
a)
Civil court
b)
Criminal court
4.
Jesse and Brenda have an argument and Jesse decides to push Brenda into a wall and breaks her arm. Brenda decides to press charges, which causes the case to be seen in...?
a)
Criminal court
b)
Civil court
5.
What is Jurisdiction?
a)
Your responsibility
b)
Your right
c)
Your family heirloom
d)
All of the above
6.
What is misdemeanor?
a)
Major crime
b)
Minor crime
c)
Not being mean
d)
I have no idea
7.
Exclusive is only your responsibility.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Neither
8.
What is a felony?
a)
Minor crime
b)
Major Crime
c)
IDK
d)
order
9.
What is dispossess?
a)
None of these
b)
Get something at the store
c)
Take away possession of something
d)
All of these
10.
What are the 2 parts to Georgia's General Assembly?
a)
State and House
b)
Senate and House of Reps
c)
House and Representatives
d)
House and President
11.
What are the term limits of the governor of Georgia?
a)
elected every 2 years
b)
Elect every 4 years; 2 consective terms
c)
no term limit
d)
elect every 4 years; no term limit
12.
How old do you have to be to become Governor?
a)
65
b)
35
c)
30
d)
21
13.
What are the term limits of the lieutenant governor?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
unlimited
d)
2 terms
14.
How old do you have to be to become Lt. Governor in Georgia?
a)
30
b)
25
c)
21
d)
35
15.
Which one is a trial court?
a)
Superior
b)
Supreme
c)
Court of Appeals
16.
Which one is a trial court?
a)
Probate
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Executive
17.
Which one is an appellate court?
a)
Superior Court
b)
Magistrate Court
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Probate Court
18.
The difference between criminal and civil law is
a)
criminal law deals with crimes and civil deals with wars
b)
criminal law deals with crimes while civil is like an argument between people
c)
criminal law is adult law and civil law is juvenile law
d)
criminal law means somebody has been shot and civil law means they haven't
19.
The Council-Manager form of local government is
a)
when both the council and manager have equal powers
b)
The council has total control.
c)
The city manager is the mayor.
d)
A mayor makes most of the financial decisions
20.
Which one is NOT a form of local government
a)
strong mayor-council
b)
council-manager
c)
weak mayor-council
d)
executive council
21.
The Dept. of Education does NOT oversee
a)
certification of teachers
b)
textbooks students use
c)
historic sites
d)
funds being used for educational purposes
22.
An example of a special-purpose government would be
a)
a historic park
b)
a school system
c)
a public fishing area
d)
a new local business
23.
A special purpose district is NOT
a)
set up by a city or county to meet a specific need.
b)
funded by loans or user feeds instead of taxes.
c)
sometimes established in a city to advance economic development.
d)
rarely used.
24.
The difference between delinquent and unruly juvenile is ...
a)
they are exactly the same
b)
delinquent - committed an act that would be a crime if an adult; unruly - only pertains to children.
c)
unruly means a crime has been committed by a children under 8.
d)
delinquent means automatic YDC
25.
The 7 delinquent behavior that juveniles between 13 and 16 can be tried as an adult do NOT include
a)
murder
b)
armed robbery if committed with a firearm
c)
aggravated sexual battery
d)
theft by taking
26.
When a juvenile is taken into custody they have the right
a)
to be released to their parent.
b)
to be given a second chance
c)
to a jury trial
d)
to an attorney
27.
⊕ Includes the Superior Courts
⊕ Judgments are reviewed by the Appellate Courts
⊕ Hears original cases
What does the above describe?
⊕ Judgments are reviewed by the Appellate Courts
⊕ Hears original cases
What does the above describe?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
State Courts
c)
Trial Courts
d)
Court of Appeals
28.
Malia writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper expressing her opinion on proposed legislation. based on the rights guaranteed by the Georgia constitutions, Malia is exercising her...
a)
... freedom of conscience
b)
... right the keep and bear arms
c)
... right to assemble and petition
d)
... freedom of speech and the press
29.
⊕ Heard in a trial court
⊕ Penalty is up to 1 year in prison
⊕ Includes crimes such as minor traffic offenses
What does the above describe?
⊕ Penalty is up to 1 year in prison
⊕ Includes crimes such as minor traffic offenses
What does the above describe?
a)
Felonies
b)
Civil Cases
c)
Misdemeanors
d)
Unruly Behavior
30.
A crime for which the penalty is over 1 year in prison is called a...
a)
... felony
b)
.... delinquent act
c)
... misdemeanor
d)
... capital offense
31.
Which of the following may happen to a juvenile who commits one of the seven most serious delinquent behaviors?
a)
He/she may be tried as an adult.
b)
He/she has the right to a trial by jury.
c)
He/she may be sent to a juvenile detention center.
d)
He/she may will remain in the custody of parents.
32.
According to the Georgia Constitution, what do the State School Superintendent, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General have in common?
a)
They all fall under the supervision of the Judicial Branch.
b)
They all fall under the supervision of the Executive Branch.
c)
They are appointed by the General Assembly and serve an unlimited number of terms.
d)
They are appointed by the Legislative Branch and serve fixed terms without reelection.
33.
Which of the following cases would always be heard in juvenile court?
a)
An 18-year-old accused of stealing a car
b)
A 16-year-old accused of rape and murder
c)
A 15-year-old accused of stealing sodas from a convenience store
d)
A parent accused of abusing their 13-year-old child
34.
Chuck is convicted in criminal court of armed robbery. However, he asks a higher court to overturn his conviction because he believes his constitutional rights were violated. Chuck's request is called...
a)
... a complaint.
b)
... a lawsuit.
c)
... a plea.
d)
... an appeal.
35.
The governor is elected...
a)
... by the General Assembly.
b)
... by popular vote to a term of four years.
c)
... by popular vote to a term of two years.
d)
... to no more than one term of four years.
36.
The role of the Executive Branch is mainly to...
a)
... amend federal laws.
b)
... pass new legislation.
c)
... enforce state laws.
d)
... preside over the State Senate.
37.
The General Assembly passes a law on immigration. However, the governor vetoes the law and the bill dies. This is an example of...
a)
... separation of powers.
b)
... checks and balances.
c)
... civil rights.
d)
... legislative authority.
38.
Which of the following requirements must Patrick meet if he wants to serve in the General Assembly?
a)
He must be at least 30 years old.
b)
He must be a citizen of Georgia for at least 15 years.
c)
He must be a legal resident.
d)
He must already hold some kind of civil appointment.
39.
Claudine is a State Senator. She introduces a bill that she hopes will become a law. After she introduces it, the bill will probably go where next?
a)
To a Senate committee
b)
To the House of Representatives for approval
c)
To the governor
d)
To the Georgia Supreme Court
40.
Juveniles are tried and sentenced by whom?
a)
A jury of their peers
b)
The police
c)
A judge
d)
His/her principal
41.
Tony is a 15-year-old accused of punching another student in the face. Meanwhile, Paul is 16 and got caught trying to use a fake ID to buy cigarettes. Where will their cases be heard?
a)
Civil Court
b)
Juvenile Court
c)
At an arraignment
d)
At a youth detention center
42.
The governor of Georgia has which of the following powers?
a)
He/she can veto rulings by the state supreme court.
b)
He/she can order the national Guard to help in an emergency.
c)
He/she appoints all justices to the Georgia Supreme Court.
d)
He/she makes laws that then must be approved by the General Assembly.
43.
Which BEST completes the diagram?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
State Legislature
c)
Lieutenant Governor
d)
Georgia Court of Appeals
44.
The MAIN function of political parties in the United States is to...
a)
... narrow down choices for citizens voting in elections
b)
... ensure that the United States remains a representative democracy
c)
... keep certain types of political candidates out of pwer
d)
... help people with similar political ideas express their views
45.
Which of the following shows the correct order of events for bill to become a law in the state legislature?
a)
Introduction; Floor Consideration; Committee Consideration; Governor Consideration
b)
Introduction; Floor Consideration; Governor consideration; Committee Consideration
c)
Introduction; Committee Consideration; Governor Consideration; Floor Consideration
d)
Introduction; Committee Consideration; Floor Consideration; Governor Consideration
46.
Which is NOT a part of the Georgia Constitution?
a)
Preamble
b)
Amendments
c)
Articles
d)
Clauses
47.
Which is NOT a voting requirement in Georgia?
a)
Must be a U.S. citizen
b)
Must be a resident of Georgia
c)
Must be 21 years old
d)
Must be 18 years old
48.
Who presides over the House of Representatives
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Governor
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Majority Leader
49.
The system that ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful is called
a)
federalism
b)
feudalism
c)
checks & balances
d)
separation of powers
50.
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
a)
judicial
b)
executive
c)
legislative
d)
presidential
51.
Cases in which a person is being charged with a crime.
a)
civil
b)
criminal
c)
trial
d)
appellate
52.
Cases in which a person is accusing another person of doing something wrong to them.
a)
civil
b)
criminal
c)
trial
d)
appellate
53.
The highest court system in Georgia.
a)
Trial Court
b)
Superior Court
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Appellate Court
54.
What type of document makes an official city?
a)
Constitution
b)
Charter
c)
Declaration
d)
Mission Statement
55.
What is the name given to the governing body of a county?
a)
Board of Delegates
b)
City Council
c)
Board of Commissioners
d)
Congress
56.
What is the name for a county level law enforcement officer?
a)
Policia
b)
Polizei
c)
Police
d)
Sheriff
57.
What is a city's version of congress?
a)
City Council
b)
City Assembly
c)
Citi Group
d)
City Massing
58.
Which of the following is not a county responsibility?
a)
Elections
b)
Roads
c)
Welfare
d)
Georgia Supreme Court
59.
Which judge would be responsible for wills, marriage licenses, property deeds, and elections?
a)
Superior
b)
Magistrate
c)
Probate
d)
Supreme Court Justice
60.
How many Constitutions has Georgia had?
a)
1
b)
10
c)
5
d)
7
61.
Which of the following would be an unruly act?
a)
Being a truant (skipping school)
b)
Murder
c)
Manslaughter
d)
Armed robbery
62.
When was the first state Constitution approved?
a)
1900
b)
2002
c)
1777
d)
1775
63.
When was the last Georgia constitution approved?
a)
1990
b)
1983
c)
2005
d)
1985
64.
What is the purpose of Georgia's constitution?
a)
It was a set of rules written by Great Britain
b)
Written plan for how a government is supposed to operate
c)
Book of words
d)
Job description
65.
How many State Senate are there in the state of Georgia?
a)
1
b)
25
c)
100
d)
56
66.
How many State House of Representatives are in the State of Georgia?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
180
d)
5
67.
How do the branches of government keep from having more power over the others?
a)
fair and balanced laws
b)
good congressmen
c)
separation of power
68.
Charlie, Olivia and Juwan all want to vote in the next election. Charlie is a native Georgian who is 17 years old. Olivia has only lived in Georgia a year and is 18. Juwan has lived in Georgia for five years and is 21, but he forgot to register to vote.
Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
All three may vote.
b)
Only Juwan may not vote because he forgot to register.
c)
Only Olivia may vote.
d)
Only charlie may not vote because he is too young.
69.
Jury duty is considered to be
a)
a basic duty of a citizen.
b)
a volunteer service of citizens.
c)
a responsibility of court officials.
d)
a requirement to be an elected official.
70.
Term that means “area of control”
a)
jurisdiction
b)
location
c)
region
d)
territory
71.
This type of court has both original and appellate jurisdiction.
a)
Trial Court
b)
Appellate Court
c)
Superior Court
d)
Supreme Court
72.
The highest court system in Georgia.
a)
Trial Court
b)
Superior Court
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Appellate Court
73.
Crimes punishable by death.
a)
Misdemeanor
b)
felony
c)
capital felony
d)
trial
74.
The rights of a juvenile grant
a)
1 phone call
b)
2 phone calls
c)
3 phone calls
d)
4 phone calls
75.
The last part of the juvenile justice process is
a)
intake
b)
release/detain
c)
sentencing
d)
appeal
76.
The governor of Georgia is allowed to pass whatever bill he likes.
a)
True
b)
False
77.
A bill must first be heard where
a)
Committee
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Governor
78.
The General Assembly is made up of….
a)
Ways and Means Committee
b)
Republicans and Independents
c)
House of Representatives and Senate
d)
Senate and Republicans
79.
How old must you be to serve in the senate?
a)
21
b)
25
c)
30
d)
35
80.
As a Georgia citizen its your civic duty to
a)
vote
b)
sale state secrets
c)
not pay your taxes
81.
Civic duties in Georgia include
a)
Jury duty
b)
getting a master's degree
c)
allowing illegal activity
82.
The General Assembly is Georgia's
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Most important branch
83.
Bills are discussed, amended and debated
a)
in the governors office
b)
in committee
c)
court room
d)
school board meetings
84.
A Georgia Voter must be age
a)
18
b)
21
c)
30
d)
25
85.
All State Agencies report to the Executive Branch
a)
True
b)
False
86.
Head of the Executive Branch
a)
Governor
b)
Lieutenant Governor
c)
Mayor
d)
Speaker of the House
87.
Strength of the Articles of Confederation
a)
Could levy taxes
b)
united in foreign affairs (no British involvement)
c)
No standing military
d)
Little government rules flexible
88.
Which Georgia citizen signed the Declaration of Independence
a)
Elijah Clarke
b)
Nancy Hart
c)
Button Gwinnett
d)
Nathan Deal
89.
Preside means
a)
control
b)
President
c)
honor
d)
omit
90.
If the governor has the power to
a)
veto bills
b)
Make bills in other states
c)
allow the senate to make any bill they want
d)
Change all education laws whenever he wants
91.
Republican and Democrats are major political parties
a)
True
b)
False
92.
An act that is only considered a crime if it is committed by a juvenile is a
a)
Status Offense
b)
Delinquent Act
c)
Felony
d)
Deadly Sin
93.
In Georgia, who does the term "juvenile" describe?
a)
Anyone who has committed a felony crime
b)
Anyone who has committed a misdemeanor crime
c)
Anyone under the age of 18
d)
Anyone under the age of 17
94.
To be treated as an adult by the legal system, a juvenile must commit a
a)
Misdemeanor
b)
Status Offense
c)
Seven Deadly Sin
d)
Delinquent Act
95.
Who is the Governor of Georgia?
a)
Barack Obama
b)
Nathan Deal
c)
Casey Cagle
96.
The Governor serves for how many years?
a)
Four
b)
Two
c)
Five
97.
A State Senator has to live in Georgia for how many years?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
98.
At what age can you be a State House of Representative?
a)
21 years old
b)
45 years old
c)
30 years old
99.
Where do government leaders in the state of Georgia work?
a)
Augusta
b)
Savannah
c)
Atlanta
d)
Statesboro
100.
What are taxes?
a)
Food
b)
Bills
c)
A fee that citizens pay to the government
d)
What we do our hair with
101.
A city government with a mayor with no executive and legislative powers is a __________ mayor system.
a)
strong
b)
weak
c)
meek
d)
council-manager
102.
All county governments are alike.
a)
true
b)
false
103.
Who is in charge of a county government?
a)
commissioners
b)
mayors
c)
governors
d)
president
104.
What is an example of services a county could provide?
a)
sheriff
b)
tax commissioner
c)
fire department
d)
All are services a county provides
105.
A city government with a mayor who has executive powers is called a _________ mayor system.
a)
weak
b)
strong
c)
council-manager
d)
wrong
106.
A city system where a city council selects a city manager is called a _________ system.
a)
weak
b)
strong
c)
council-manager
d)
meek
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