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WorksheetsGeorgia's Branches of Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Both the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution
(Reference: GA Gov Basis Notes)
divide the powers of government between three
branches.
concentrate legislative power in a single chamber of Congress.
concentrate the powers of government in the executive branch.
divide judicial power between two chambers of the Supreme Court.
Which of the following makes the BEST title for the outline above? (Reference: Research, class discussions)
Georgia Voting Qualifications
United States Tax Eligibility Rules
Jury Duty Criteria in the United States
Property-owning Requirements in Georgia
The branches of the Georgia state government each play different roles in the lawmaking process, with no branch able to enact and enforce a law without the cooperation of the others. These relationships BEST illustrate which principle? (Reference: SS8CG1.B Notes)
federalism
popular sovereignty
republicanism
separation of powers
Why does the Georgia Constitution split the powers of government among different branches? (Reference: SS8CG1.B Notes)
to allow citizens to easily amend the document
to make sure the lawmaking process is efficient
to make it easier for lawmakers to enact new laws
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Which 2 categories does GEORGIA courts fall under? (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
trial
Superior
State
Appellate
Trial courts are FIRST to hear a case. (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
True
False
Judges in courts with original jurisdiction are elected for how many terms? (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
6 year terms
4 year terms
2 year terms
1 year term
Appellate court judges are elected to how many terms? (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
6 year terms
4 year terms
2 year terms
1 year term
If a minor (17 years or younger) violates the law, which court will hear their case? (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
Magistrate
Probate
State
Juvenile
Disputes over non criminal laws between two persons are called (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
(a)
A crime has been committed against the state/law has been broken is (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
(a)
What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch of government? (Reference: (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
bicameral
General Assembly
committee
legislative branch
How long does a Georgia's senator and representative serve in office? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
4 years
3 years
2 years
1 year
In the legislative session, before a law becomes a law it is first a (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
(a)
How many main types of committees in the General Assembly? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
9
7
5
3
How does the governor enforce laws? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 3)
signs a bill into law
arrest citizens
oversee citizens court cases
requiring all citizens to follow the law
Which of the following is the head of Georgia's executive branch? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 3)
Governor
President
Constitutional Leader
Executive Agent
How long does a Governor and Lt. Governor serve in office? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
2 years
4 years
6 years
1 year
Where does the money come from to keep our state running smoothly? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 3)
the president
income tax
sales tax
user fees
If someone gets a speeding, which court will hear their case? (Reference: GA's Judicial Branch of Government Notes)
Juvenile court
Superior court
Magistrate court
State court
