Worksheets8th Grade Georgia History 2nd Semester Final Exam Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which incentive below would motivate an entrepreneur to start a business?
Loans
Health Insurance
Profits
Vacation Pay
How are the judges (justices) in Supreme Court elected?
statewide, nonpartisan elections
national, nonpartisan elections
statewide, partisan elections
national, partisan elections
Which of the following people below is currently serving as governor of Georgia?
Nathan Deal
Sonny Perdue
Zell Miller
Brian Kemp
Where is most of the work of the Legislative Branch done?
Departments
Committees
Agencies
Commission Boards
Which of the following below is included in both Georgia's Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Declaration
Unicameral Legislature
Freedom of Conscience
Which of the following below identifies both a "right" and a "responsibility" of Georgia citizens?
Paying taxes
Voting
Serving on a Jury
Obtaining a Driver's License
What is the age requirement to be a member of Georgia's House of Representatives?
35
30
25
21
What is the age requirement to be a member of Georgia's Senate?
35
30
25
21
Which of the following below represents a long-term savings goal for teenagers?
A Vacation to the Grand Canyon
Purchasing a Car
College Tuition
New Pair of Shoes
Where is the majority of Georgia's revenue spent?
Health Care
Transportation
Agriculture
Education
What are the qualifications to be able to vote in Georgia? (Check all that apply)
Resident of Georgia
21 Years of Age
U.S. Citizen
18 Years of Age
Must Be a Democrat or Republican
Identical versions of a bill must be approved by both Georgia's House of Representatives and Senate.
True
False
Why is Georgia's Executive Branch considered to be the largest branch?
The Executive Branch consists of numerous state agencies.
The Executive Branch is bicameral.
The Executive Branch has numerous committees.
The Executive Branch has a Municipal Charter.
Civil Law cases result in jail time.
True
False
Truancy would be considered what type of behavior in juveniles?
Delinquent Behavior
Unruly Behavior
Why is it important that Georgia is divided into 159 counties?
Georgia receives more Federal funding
Allows for greater representation for Georgia citizens
Georgia is allowed to have more municipalities
Georgia has greater presence in the U.S. Congress
Which region in Georgia has an economy dependent upon agriculture?
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plains
Which of the following below represents a "risk" that entrepreneurs face when starting a business?
Lack of Competition
Lack of Capital
Lack of Experience
Lack of Production
Who is heads Georgia's Executive Branch?
The Senate
The Speaker of the House
The House of Representatives
The Governor
The qualifications to run for Lieutenant Governor are not the same as the qualifications to run for Governor in the state of Georgia.
True
False
Which statement below best summarizes the role of Georgia's Judicial Branch in the Worcester v. Georgia court case?
Ruling a Civil Law Case
Interpreting Georgia Law
Ruling a Criminal Law Case
Administering Justice
Which of the following courts below is able to hear almost any civil or criminal case in the state of Georgia?
Juvenile Court
Supreme Court
Municipal Court
Superior Court
The age qualifications for members of Georgia's House of Representatives and the Senate are the same.
True
False
Which of the following below represents a benefit of creating a household budget?
It allows for greater spending
It allows for opportunities to obtain more credit cards
It allows for higher interest on loans
It allows for less spending on unnecessary items
Georgia citizens who have been convicted of a felony are still allowed to vote in elections.
True
False
Which of the following below represents the largest source of revenue for the state of Georgia?
Sales Taxes
Ad Valorem Taxes
Property Taxes
Income Taxes
What options does the governor have when a bill is sent to him/her for approval? (Check all that apply)
Amending the Bill
Signing the Bill
Vetoing the Bill
Voting on the Bill
Doing Nothing
Which court in the state of Georgia has the power to conduct felony trials?
Superior Court
Juvenile Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Criminal Law cases can result in jail time.
True
False
Adults can be charged with "Unruly" behavior.
True
False
Which of the following would be considered "Delinquent" behavior in juveniles?
Truancy
Armed Robbery
Breaking Curfew
Driving without a License
Which of the following represents the first step in Georgia's Juvenile Justice System?
Detention
Formal Hearing
Intake
Sentencing
Melissa earns $750 per week at her job. Melissa will end up with less money at the end of the week due to bills and expenses.
True
False
Which of the following statements below best represents the importance of having "Separation of Powers" in Georgia's government?
The government runs more efficiently.
The branches can "check" the other branches.
The branches can exhibit unlimited power.
The branches are not equal.
Juveniles do not have a right to have a fair and speedy trial.
True
False
Which of the following statements below represents why state agencies in Georgia are so important?
State Agencies assist in reducing corruption.
State Agencies play an important role in the legislative process.
State Agencies can "check" Georgia's Judicial Branch.
State Agencies work to serve Georgia's citizens.
Which of the following are steps in Georgia's Juvenile Justice System? (Check all that apply)
Detention
Sentencing
Arrest
Intake
Formal Hearing
Juveniles are not allowed to have parents/guardians at their hearings.
True
False
In terms of personal money management, what is capital?
goods
services
money
loans
Melissa is a resident of Georgia, but not a U.S. Citizen. Is she allowed to vote in the upcoming presidential elections?
Yes
No
