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State and Local Government

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 3hrs 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Wisdom ______________ and moderation is Georgia's motto.

a)

Tolerance

b)

Liberty

c)

Patience

d)

Justice

2.

Wisdom ______________ and moderation is Georgia's motto.

a)

Tolerance

b)

Liberty

c)

Patience

d)

Justice

3.

Wisdom represents which branch of GA government

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

4.

How old do you have to be to vote?

a)

18

b)

21

c)

17

d)

15

5.

What is a responsibility of a citizen in Georgia?

a)

To text your friends

b)

To serve on a jury

c)

To eat chocolate

d)

To go to church

6.

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

a)

General Assembly

b)

Congress

c)

Georgia Supreme Court

d)

Department of Justice

7.

Georgia has ___________ branches of government.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

8.

How are the Preamble to the GA Constitution and US Constitution different?

a)

The US Constitution relies on the guidance of the All mighty God

b)

The GA Constitution relies on the guidance of the All mighty God

c)

The GA Constitution leaves out justice

d)

The US Constitution is not guaranteed for future generations

9.
Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of the GA Constitution?
a)
Amendments
b)
Preamble
c)
Court Case Summaries
d)
Articles
10.

How does an amendment get added to the GA Constitution?

a)

proposed and approved by 2/3rds both houses of General Assembly and voted on by citizens during general election

b)

proposed by the Governor and then voted on by the citizens during a general election

c)

proposed and approved by 2/3rds both houses of General Assembly and voted on by Governor

d)

proposed by Governor and then approved by 2/3rds both houses of General Assembly

11.

Which person can vote in GA elections

a)

Jimmy is 17 and a senior in high school. He was born in and lives in Augusta, GA.

b)

Lani, 19, was born in Italy. Her parents moved to Georgia when she was 5. She plans on moving back to Italy after college since she is a citizen of Italy.

c)

Kianna, 37, is a professor at USC Aiken. She resides in Augusta, GA. She was born in Columbia, SC.

d)

Carl, 53, was born and raised in Evans, GA. He currently lives with his parents while on probation for committing a felony.

12.
When was Georgia's first constitution written?
a)
1839
b)
1777
c)
1678
d)
1983
13.
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
14.
How many state constitutions has Georgia had since 1777?
a)
2
b)
10
c)
12
d)
15
15.
How many articles are in Georgia's state constitution?
a)
7
b)
20
c)
10
d)
11
16.

Click all that are Mandatory Responsibilities of GA Citizens

a)

Vote

b)

Pay Taxes

c)

Jury Duty

d)

Volunteering

17.
Which of the following is an example of how Checks & Balances works in GA govt.?
a)
appealing a court case to the supreme court
b)
overriding a Governor's veto by the General Assembly
c)
reducing property taxes
d)
signing a petition to repeal a law
18.

Which of these are protected rights of citizens under the GA Constitution that are not protected under the US Constitution?

a)

Fishing and Hunting

b)

Freedom of Conscience

c)

Right to Bear Arms

d)

Life, Liberty, and Property

e)

Freedom of the Press

19.

How are the US And GA Constitutions similar? Select all that apply.

a)

They both have a bill of Rights.

b)

They both mention God in the Preamble.

c)

They both set up the three branches of Government

d)

They both establish a bicameral Government

e)

All judges are appointed by the Governor

20.

How do the GA and US Constitutions differ, mark all that apply

a)

GA Preamble includes God

b)

All Judges are elected in US and appointed in GA

c)

Governor has ability to line-item veto the budget

d)

The GA Budget must be balanced (Amount spent =amount taken in)

e)

GA only has two branches of government

21.

Moderation represents which branch of GA government

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

22.

Justice represents which branch of GA government

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

23.
Which of the following houses require the legislator to be 25 years of age to run?
a)
House of Representatives. 
b)
Senate.
c)
Congress
d)
Parliament
24.
Which house is responsible for introducing bills based on spending or appropriation?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
c)
Congress
25.
The combination of the Senate and House of Representatives in Georgia is known as 
a)
Parliament 
b)
Congress
c)
The General Assembly
26.
General Assembly has two major duties. What are they?
a)
Writing bills and enforcing the laws.
b)
Writing bills and interpreting the laws.
c)
Balance the state's budget and writing bills. 
d)
Writing bills
27.
How many members are apart of the General Assembly in Georgia?
a)
180 in the House, 56 Senate
b)
56 in the House, 180 in the Senate
c)
435 in the House, 100 in the Senate
28.
What role does the Speaker of the House have in the General Assembly?
a)
Assign members to committees
b)
Promoting members of committees
c)
Represent the governor 
29.
What role does the Speaker of the House have in the General Assembly?
a)
Assign members to committees
b)
Promoting members of committees
c)
Represent the governor 
30.
Dividing the government into branches is known as the concept of ?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Commitees
c)
Separation of Powers
31.
Dividing the government into branches is known as the concept of ?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Commitees
c)
Separation of Powers
32.
How many votes are needed in order to overturn a veto by the executive branch?
a)
2/3 of both houses. 
b)
Half of the houses.
c)
The majority of both houses. 
d)
2/3 of the Senate, 1/3 of the House. 
33.
 Why are committees a necessary part of the law making process?
a)
Committees give representatives a job. 
b)
They research the bills to make sure that they are aligned with the Constitution. 
c)
Committees help to keep the governor informed. 
34.
Georgia's flag contains three principles: Wisdom, Moderation, and Justice. Which term describes the legislative branch?
a)
Justice
b)
Moderation
c)
Wisdom
d)
All
35.
Georgia's flag contains three principles: Wisdom, Moderation, and Justice. Which term describes the legislative branch?
a)
Justice
b)
Moderation
c)
Wisdom
d)
All
36.

Which of the following are included in the executive branch? (choose 2)

a)

the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Agencies

b)

the Courts

c)

the General Assembly

d)

the Secretary of State and Attorney General

37.

The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

38.

If the governor vetoes a bill, the bill is finished and will never become a law.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.
Which of the following is NOT a job of the governor?
a)
enforcing laws
b)
head of the state Senate
c)
appointing people to state offices
d)
signing bills into law
40.

Who appoints the leaders of the executive departments in GA?

a)

Lt. Governor

b)

Governor

c)

Speaker of House

d)

President Pro Tempore

41.

Which department oversees how schools are funded, certifies teachers, and distributes funds to school districts?

a)

Dept. of Education

b)

Dept. of Insurance

c)

Dept. of Agriculture

d)

Dept. of Labor

42.

Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Commissioner of Agriculture

c)

Attorney General

d)

Insurance Commissioner

43.

How can a Georgia governor try to stop a bill from becoming a law after it has been approved by the legislature?

a)

veto the bill

b)

advise the press

c)

appeal to the courts

d)

dismiss the legislature

44.
Who is responsible for appointing the state officials in the executive branch who are not elected?
a)
the Governor
b)
the Lieutenant Governor
c)
the citizens of GA
d)
the Speaker of the House
45.

This department regulates and promotes GA's agriculture industry and assists with such businesses as convenience stores, food processing plants, and farmers' markets.

a)

Department of Economic Development

b)

Department of Agriculture

c)

Department of Insurance

d)

Department of Labor

46.

This department regulates and promotes GA's agriculture industry and assists with such businesses as convenience stores, food processing plants, and farmers' markets.

a)

Department of Economic Development

b)

Department of Agriculture

c)

Department of Insurance

d)

Department of Labor

47.
 How long is the term of a member of the Georgia state supreme court?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years 
48.
 What types of cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court?
a)
cases dealing with the death penalty 
b)
 cases dealing with wills 
c)
cases dealing with land titles
49.
How are members of the state supreme court chosen?
a)
They are appointed by the governor. 
b)
 They are elected by magistrates. 
c)
They are appointed by the legislature.
d)
 They are elected by popular vote
50.
 How are juvenile judges selected?
a)
They are elected by votes. 
b)
They are appointed by the governor. 
c)
They are appointed by superior court judges.
51.
How are most judges in Georgia selected?
a)
Through elections based on non partisan (non party) votes. 
b)
Through appointments by the governor.
c)
Trial judges are elected, appellate are appointed. 
52.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
a)
A less severe punishment that lasts a year. 
b)
A serious crime whose sentence lasts a year. 
c)
A felony is a serious crime that carries a sentence longer than a year. 
53.
What type of court does the Supreme Court fall under?
a)
Appellate
b)
Trial 
c)
Magistrate 
54.
Which of the following types of cases are automatically reviewed by the Supreme Court?
a)
Cases involving criminal cases. 
b)
Cases involving land titles.
c)
Cases involving wills. 
d)
Cases involving the death penalty.
55.
After the Supreme Court in Georgia, which court is the second most important?
a)
Superior Court
b)
The Court of Appeals
c)
Trial Cases
56.
The first African American female chief justice in the U.S. was named?
a)
Clarence Thomas
b)
Thurgood Marshall
c)
Leah Sears
57.
The Superior Court is the major trial court in Georgia. It is responsible for handling all felony trials?
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Neither
58.
State courts have jurisdiction over the Superior courts?
a)
False
b)
True
c)
Neither
59.
State courts deal primarily with what types of offenses?
a)
Capital offenses
b)
Felonies
c)
Traffic violations and misdemeanors
60.
State courts issue marriage licenses and firearm licenses?
a)
False, Magistrate
b)
True
c)
False, Superior
d)
False, Probate
61.
Magistrate cases usually have a jury
a)
True
b)
False, no juries are needed.
62.
Juvenile courts deal with students and children under the age of 
a)
21
b)
16
c)
17
63.
On the appellate level cases are argued by a lawyer and defendants?
a)
False
b)
True
64.
Georgia has 9 justices that serve on the Georgia Supreme Court. What is their job?
a)
To decide the verdict for a criminal.
b)
To sentence criminals for felonies committed. 
c)
To review death penalty cases and the decisions of trial court cases. 
65.
In the event of an election where there is a tie, which court in Georgia is responsible for making a decision?
a)
Appellate Court
b)
The Superior Court
c)
The Georgia Supreme Court
66.
In the event of an election where there is a tie, which court in Georgia is responsible for making a decision?
a)
Appellate Court
b)
The Superior Court
c)
The Georgia Supreme Court
67.

What occurs when a Georgia law conflicts with the United States Constitution?

a)

Congressional action must decide between the two constitutions.

b)

An amendment must be passed to make allowances for the state constitutions.

c)

The national constitution is supreme in conflicts with state laws.

d)

Since the state government is more representative, it overrules the national constitution.

68.
Who elects the Board of Commissioners?   
a)
a) The President
b)
b)The Mayor
c)
c) The citizens
d)
d) None of the above
69.
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
70.
GA has ______ counties
a)
180
b)
56
c)
159
d)
over 500
71.
Which branch of government does a mayor represent?
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
 judicial
72.
What do county commissioners and city council members have in common?
a)
They are all male.
b)
They are all elected.
c)
They are all appointed. 
d)
They all serve 1-year terms.
73.
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. 
74.
Which is a reason for special purpose district governments?
a)
to meet the needs of citizens
b)
to accomplish a certain task
c)
to support the economy
d)
all answers are correct
75.
A citizen has a concern about the cleanliness of the basketball courts her son likes to play on. Who should she take her concern to?
a)
Her county commissioners
b)
Her mayor
c)
Her local Parks and Recreation Authority
d)
Her council members 
76.
What is the main purpose of the school board?
a)
hires teachers
b)
buys school supplies
c)
makes decisions about educational services and programming in schools
d)
wear matching jackets
77.
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
78.
Voting is one of the main ways citizens participate in the government.
a)
true
b)
false
79.
Which term describes a city with its own government?
a)
megalopolis
b)
town
c)
municipality
d)
village
80.
What is an example of a special purpose government?
a)
Delta
b)
MARTA
c)
The Atlanta Braves
d)
The Georgia Aquarium
81.
Which of the following is not a level of government?
a)
Democracy
b)
Federal
c)
State
d)
Local
82.
What are the sub-divisions of local government?
a)
City, Local, Town
b)
City, County, Special Districts
c)
Federal, State, Local
d)
County, State, Federal
83.
What are the sub-divisions of local government?
a)
City, Local, Town
b)
City, County, Special Districts
c)
Federal, State, Local
d)
County, State, Federal
84.
What type of document makes an official city?
a)
Constitution
b)
Charter
c)
Declaration
d)
Mission Statement
85.
What type of document makes an official city?
a)
Constitution
b)
Charter
c)
Declaration
d)
Mission Statement
86.
Georgia has a ______________ based government system due to its traditionally rural population?
a)
council
b)
special district
c)
city
d)
county
87.
Which of the following is not a county responsibility?
a)
Elections
b)
Roads
c)
Welfare
d)
Georgia Supreme Court
88.
Which of the following is not a county responsibility?
a)
Elections
b)
Roads
c)
Welfare
d)
Georgia Supreme Court

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