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Georgia Government: Study Guide

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 45mins

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.
Who is the second highest official in Georgia after the governor?
a)
Floor Speaker
b)
Minority Leader
c)
Majority Leader
d)
Lt. Governor
4.
 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
5.
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
6.
When the governor vetoes a bill, it is an example of ________. 
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Balancing the Budget
7.
Which branch of Georgia's government is called the General Assembly and creates laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
8.
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
9.
Which branch of GA government is headed by the GA Supreme Court and interprets laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
10.
Which branch of government is headed by the governor and enforces laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
11.
Which of Georgia's courts hears small civil cases?
a)
Magistrate
b)
State
c)
Superior
d)
Court of Appeals
12.
Which of Georgia's courts hears smaller criminal cases (misdemeanors) and larger civil cases?
a)
Magistrate
b)
Superior
c)
State
d)
Probate
13.
Which of Georgia's courts hears larger criminal cases (felonies)?
a)
Magistrate
b)
Superior
c)
State
d)
Probate
14.
What is the highest court in Georgia's justice system?
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Superior
d)
State
15.
Which of the following courts is known as an Appellate Court?
a)
Magistrate
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Probate
d)
Superior
16.

Who can veto a bill

a)

The senate

b)

The governor

c)

The superintendent

d)

The House of Representatives

17.

Places designated for voters to elect officials

a)

poll

b)

verdict

c)

policy

d)

district

18.

What freedoms does the first amendment protect

a)

Speech

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

Press

d)

Religion

19.
Which branch of government does a mayor represent?
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
 judicial
20.
How do the council act as the legislative branch?
a)
They make rules for the city. 
b)
They enforce laws for the city.
c)
They hire city managers.
d)
They run the courts. 
21.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a citizen?
a)
Vote
b)
Pay Taxes
c)
Pick up trash
d)
Obey Laws
22.
What are 2 major parties in the US?
a)
Progressive & Reform
b)
Green & Libertarian 
c)
Republican & Democratic
d)
Constitution & Independent 
23.
Does Georgia's constitution include a Bill of Rights?
a)
Yes
b)
No
24.
The word "wisdom" in the state motto symbolizes the _____.
a)
Legislative Branch 
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Governor
25.
Dan is 19 years old and wants to register to vote. He must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT
a)
Be a legal citizen of Georgia
b)
Have a Georgia drivers license
c)
Be a citizen of the United States
d)
Cannot be serving a felony conviction
26.
(SS8CG1) In order to vote in Georgia elections, the voter must be ___ years old on Election Day
a)
16
b)
18
c)
21
27.
Which of these people CAN'T vote in Georgia's elections?
a)
Currently serving jail time for felony
b)
20 years old
c)
People say they are crazy
d)
felon off of probation
28.

Both the US constitution and the Georgia constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the author's of both constitutions include this system?

a)

to encourage cooperation between political parties.

b)

to ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

c)

to guarantee that all citizens have equal rights.

d)

too ensure that large states do not have more power than small states.

29.

The privilege of Georgia citizenship brings with it certain responsibilities, of which, some are legal, and others are voluntary. An example of a voluntary responsibility is:

a)

obeying laws

b)

paying taxes

c)

serving on juries

d)

registering to vote

30.

Who has the power in Georgia's state government to declare a law unconstitutional?

a)

Georgia's governor

b)

Supreme Court of Georgia

c)

Genera Assembly of Georgia

d)

Georgia's senate

31.
The Judicial Branch ___________ laws.
a)
Identifies
b)
Itemizes
c)
Interprets
d)
Intercedes
32.
The Executive Branch __________ laws.
a)
Enforces
b)
Understands
c)
controls
d)
Rewrites
33.
What Branch can veto laws passed by the Legislative Branch?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
34.
Who is responsible for signing bills into law?
a)
Governor
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Lt. Governor 
d)
Secretary of State
35.
What is the name of Georgia's legislature?
a)
The Congress
b)
The House of Burgesses
c)
The General Assembly
d)
The Royal Parliament
36.
How many branches of government?
a)
Two
b)
One
c)
Three
37.
The Governor serves for how many years?
a)
Four
b)
Two
c)
Five
38.
Obeying laws, serving you local community, and respecting other citizens are all examples of what?
a)
Georgia's Bill of Rights
b)
Important components to Voting
c)
Responsibilities of citizens 
d)
Duties of the Secretary of State
39.
The current Georgia constitution was ratified in 1983.
a)
False
b)
True
40.

The freedom of speech, The right to bear arms and the freedom of the press are all considered....

a)

citizen rights

b)

citizen denials

c)

citizen restrictions

d)

citizen responsibilities

41.

A resident of Georgia receives a notice that they will be serving on a jury. This is an example of a citizen's...

a)

civil right

b)

Sixth Amendment right

c)

civic responsibility

d)

First Amendment right

42.

What is the most important form of citizen participation?

a)

giving money to a political party

b)

working at the polls

c)

running for political office

d)

voting

43.

Which of the following places the steps of the lawmaking process in the correct order?

a)

proposal, committees, floor action, conference, passage, governor’s action

b)

proposal, passage, committees, conference, floor action, governor’s action

c)

proposal, committees, conference, floor action, governor’s action, passage

44.

Property taxes, fees, and lottery funds are all ____________.

a)

forms of revenue

b)

voluntary contributions

c)

involuntary contributions

d)

examples of state expenditures

45.

When citizens have a disagreement about a contract, what court would they go to resolve their issues?

a)

criminal court

b)

civil court

c)

appellate court

d)

juvenile court

46.

Which of the following is considered to be a criminal case?

a)

a business contract violation

b)

an auto accident

c)

an armed robbery

d)

a divorce

47.

Which type of case can sentence a person to jail for committing a misdemeanor or felony?

a)

Civil Case

b)

Criminal Case

48.

When a juvenile is taken into custody, what is the intake officer’s job?

a)

Notify the

judge that a juvenile has been taken into custody

b)

Notify the jail that a juvenile has been taken into custody

c)

Determine if there is enough evidence to make a charge

d)

Determine the punishment for the juvenile

49.

Which of these BEST describes the difference between unruly behavior and delinquent behavior for juveniles under Georgia law?

a)

Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by adults; unruly behaviors are unlawful if committed by juveniles

b)

Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by adults or juveniles; unruly behaviors are unlawful if committed by juveniles

c)

Unruly behaviors are unlawful behaviors that require more severe punishments than delinquent behaviors.

d)

Unruly behaviors are those for which juveniles are under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court.

50.

Which of these should occur FIRST when a juvenile is taken into custody for unruly behavior?

a)

The legal guardians of the juvenile should be contacted.

b)

The arresting officer should make a decision about detainment.

c)

The arresting officer should appear before a judge or magistrate.

d)

The juvenile should be released from custody.

51.

Excessive absences from school is an example of

a)

Unruly behavior

b)

Delinquent behavior

c)

Misdemenour behavior

d)

Felonious behavior

52.

Which of the following is the BEST reason why Juvenile Courts were created?

a)

Minors are impulsive and do not fully understand the consequences of their actions

b)

Minors need to face the same consequences as adults

c)

Minors can't take care of themselves

d)

Minors don't understand the judicial process

53.

What is the first step in the juvenile process?

a)

intake investigation

b)

an appeal

c)

formal hearing

d)

sentencing

54.

An act of wrong doing by a juvenile that would NOT be a crime for an adult is called...

a)

an unruly act (status offense)

b)

a delinquent act

c)

a deprived act

d)

a felony

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