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State Government

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others is known as
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Veto
d)
Council
2.
When each branch is able to check on other branches to ensure one does not become too powerful
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Veto
3.
 Which is NOT a qualification for voting in Georgia?
a)
must be 18 years old
b)
must be a US citizen
c)
Pay all taxes prior to voting
d)
must be a resident of GA and the district your voting in
4.
You must be 30 years old, GA resident for 6 years, & US citizen for 15 years to hold what offices...
a)
State House of Reps. Member
b)
State Senator
c)
U.S. Senator
d)
Governor and Lt. Governor
5.
Which branch of Georgia's government is called the General Assembly and creates laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
6.
You must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, and a GA resident for 2 years to be eligible for what government office?
a)
Governor
b)
Georgia Senator
c)
US House of Representative
d)
Lt. Governor
7.
Which branch of GA government is headed by the GA Supreme Court and interprets laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
8.
Which branch of government is headed by the governor and enforces laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
9.
What is the highest court in Georgia's justice system?
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Superior
d)
State
10.
What is the name of Georgia's legislature?
a)
The Congress
b)
The House of Burgesses
c)
The General Assembly
d)
The Royal Parliament
11.
Members of the General Assembly
a)
Serve in both the House and the Senate
b)
Are elected for 2 year terms
c)
Have a limit of two consecutive terms
d)
Must be at least 30 years old
12.
What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the state's chief executive?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
8
d)
10
13.
Who becomes governor upon the death or resignation of the governor?
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Attorney General
14.
How can it be possible for the governor and lieutenant governor to belong to different political parties?
a)
The constitution requires it
b)
Because all governors must be Republicans
c)
Because all lieutenant governors must be Democrats
d)
Because they are elected separately
15.
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
16.
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
17.

To be treated as an adult by the legal system, a juvenile must commit a

a)

Misdemeanor

b)

Status Offense

c)

Serious violent crime

d)

Delinquent Act

18.
Obeying laws, voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are all what?
a)
guaranteed under the GA Bill of Rights
b)
important parts of the election process
c)
responsibilities of citizenship
d)
examples of delinquent acts
19.
Which of the following is not part of the three principles of the State Motto?
a)
wisdom
b)
justice
c)
moderation
d)
sovereignty
20.

Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the members of the General Assembly?

a)

serving on committees

b)

passing legislation (laws)

c)

passing state budget

d)

declaring laws constitutional

21.
The lieutenant governor of Georgia
a)
is also the president of the Senate
b)
has the power to veto bills
c)
has the power to declare laws unconstiutional
d)
is also speaker of the house
22.

The governor of Georgia

a)

can sign a bill into law

b)

has the power to veto bills

c)

can do nothing to a bill for 40 days and it still becomes a law

d)

all of the above

23.
The governor and lieutenant governor are
a)
elected by the General Assembly
b)
elected by popular vote to a four year term
c)
elected by popular vote to a two year term
d)
appointed by Supreme Court justices
24.
The largest source of state revenue in GA is
a)
income tax
b)
lottery
c)
fees and sales
25.

The state of GA spends the majority of its money (over 50%) for

a)

education

b)

human services

c)

public safety

26.
How old must a member of Georgia's House of Representatives be to qualify for office?
a)
21
b)
25
c)
18
d)
30
27.
Who is the TOP leader in the House of Representatives? 
a)
Floor Leader
b)
Lieutenant Governor
c)
Minority leader
d)
Speaker of the House
28.
What is the purpose of the committee system in Georgia's legislative branch?
a)
To veto bills
b)
To declare bills constitutional
c)
Elect the floor leaders
d)
Discuss and review bills
29.
Which document lists all of Georgia's citizens' rights and responsibilities, along with the structure of its Government?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Georgia Constitution
c)
US Constitution
d)
Articles of Confederation
30.

Check all the following that are requirements to vote in GA.

a)

Must be 21 years old on Election Day

b)

Cannot have a felony conviction

c)

Must be registered to vote in county where you live in GA

d)

Must pay all taxes before you can vote

e)

Must vote in assigned district & polling place

31.

_______________ are acts that are unlawful if committed by juveniles but not by adults.

a)

Delinquent

b)

Unruly

c)

Negligent

d)

Unfortunate

32.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a status offense?

a)

armed robbery

b)

truancy

c)

disobeying parents

d)

staying out past curfew

33.

What is the role of the Intake Officer after a Juvenile has been arrested?

a)

This person determines the juvenile’s guilt or innocence.

b)

This person rules on the juvenile’s punishment.

c)

This person decides if there is enough evidence to make a charge against them.

34.

Which of the following represent the correct steps of the Juvenile Process in Georgia?

a)

1) Disposition Hearing 2) Sentencing 3) Informal Adjustment

4) Release or Detained 5) Intake Office

b)

1) Intake Officer 2) Release or Detained 3) Informal Adjustment .4) Disposition Hearing 5) Sentencing 6) Appeal

35.

How many Justices are there on the GA Supreme Court, and how long do they serve ?

a)

3 and serve 7 years

b)

5 and serve 9

c)

9 and serve 6 years

36.

What does a 'grand jury' in GA decide ?

a)

School holidays

b)

Whether there is enough evidence to stand trial

c)

Guilt or innocence

37.

A court case between two people is called a (a)   case.

38.

A court case where a violation of the law has occurred is called a (a)   case.

39.

What is the name for a major crime such as a homicide or arson?

a)

misdemeanor

b)

felony

c)

criminal

d)

verdict

40.

A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county or city jail for one year or less, a fine of $1,000 or less or both is called a(n)

a)

Felony

b)

Arbitrary Crime

c)

Misdemeanor

d)

Bribery

41.

When an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to get a lesser sentence is called a

a)

Bargain

b)

Bail Bargain

c)

Plea Bargain

d)

Contempt of Court

42.

A juvenile court case is decided by the juvenile judge ONLY.

a)

true

b)

false

43.

The ___________ has the power to appoint members of the Executive Branch.

a)

Governor

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

Senate

44.

The ___________ has the power to appoint members of the Executive Branch.

a)

Governor

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

Senate

45.

The purpose of the executive branch in Georgia is to carry out the laws passed by the state.

a)

True

b)

False

46.
Which of Georgia's courts hears larger criminal cases (felonies)?
a)
Magistrate
b)
Superior
c)
State
d)
Probate
47.
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
48.
What is the main way that the government collects money?
a)
funds from other levels of government
b)
late library fees
c)
property tax
d)
parking tickets
49.
Which term describes a city with its own government?
a)
megalopolis
b)
town
c)
municipality
d)
village
50.
What is an example of a special purpose government?
a)
Delta
b)
MARTA
c)
The Atlanta Braves
d)
The Georgia Aquarium

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