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WorksheetsUnit 2 Review-Pritchard
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following was NOT one of the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
George Washington
George Walton
How was Georgia affected by the results of the French and Indian War?
Georgia was the site of one of the bloodiest battles.
Georgia had to pay taxes to help pay off debts.
Georgia was not affected due to its dependency on Great Britain.
Georgia's borders expanded to the Mississippi River
In the years immediately preceding the Civil War, which crop was MOST important to Georgia's economy?
cotton
indigo
rice
silk
What was President Andrew Jackson's policy toward American Indians?
Jackson focused on working directly with American Indian leaders to resolve conflicts.
Jackson was the first president to recognize American Indian groups as sovereign nations.
Jackson believed that all people were equal and fought to improve American Indian civil rights.
Jackson was an advocate of the Equal Indian Protection Act
Why was the capital of Georgia moved to the city of Louisville in 1796?
The state expanded westward and this expansion was accompanied by a large population shift.
The state's previous capital city was destroyed by the British during the Revolutionary War
The government wanted to improve relations with the Cherokee by moving the capital from their land.
The state's previous capital city was destroyed by the British during the Revolutionary War.
Read the text. Then answer the question that follows. "Tickets were placed into two drums: one drum contained the names of various parcels of land, and the other contained individuals' names. A ticket selected from the "land" drum was matched to a ticket selected from the drum containing people's names."
What does this text describe?
Yazoo land fraud
Georgia's headright system
Georgia's land lotteries
federal land grant charters
Why was Creek Chief William McIntosh often opposed by other Creek leaders?
He supported US interests over the interests of the Creek.
He started wars with other groups of American Indians.
He refused to sign treaties with the US government.
He forced the creek to maintain their traditional lifestyles
Based on your knowledge of social studies, why was controlling Savannah strategically important during the American Revolution?
because Savannah was the last remaining stronghold of Great Britain in the colonies
because control of Savannah's ports could prevent enemies from receiving necessary supplies
because traveling through Savannah was the only way to reach the city of Augusta
because Savannah had become a center of the naval stores industry from its abundant forests
IN WHICH SECTION OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WOULD YOU FIND THIS QUOTE?
"That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States."
Preamble
Grievances
Declaration
Which of the following BEST describes an important strength of the Articles of Confederation?
It limited each state's power in Congress.
It provided for strong state governments.
It provided for a system of checks and balances.
It provided for a strong central government.
Which list below contains Georgia's five state capitals in the proper chronological order?
Savannah, Atlanta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Augusta
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Savannah, Athens, Lawrenceville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Savannah, Milledgeville, Louisville, Augusta, Atlanta
Both the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution
divide judicial power between two chambers of the Supreme Court.
concentrate the powers of government in the executive branch
concentrate legislative power in a single chamber of Congress.
divide the powers of government between three branches.
What financial responsibility does a citizen have towards the government?
Paying debt
Political contribution
Paying taxes
Buying on credit
Which of these people is qualified to vote in Georgia?
a 22-year-old US citizen who became a legal resident of Georgia six months ago
a 35-year-old legal resident of Georgia who is applying for US citizenship
a 27-year-old US citizen who lives in Georgia but is registered to vote in Tennessee
a 17-year-old US citizen who has lived in Georgia for her entire life
Which of the following terms are NOT found on the Georgia flag?
Justice
Moderation
Wisdom
Pursuit of Happiness
How does the committee system benefit the legislative branch of the Georgia state government?
by making the lawmaking process more efficient
by guaranteeing laws have bipartisan support
by allowing minority parties to introduce new laws
by limiting the political influence of lobbyists
How does a lieutenant governor most effectively impact the passage or failure of legislation in the State senate?
By appointing members to committees
By how he or she votes on a bill
By assigning bills to the governor
By establishing the senate calendar and meeting schedules
Which two sources make up a majority of Georgia’s Revenue? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. Corporate taxes
Individual Income taxes
Lottery
Excise taxes
Sales taxes
Look at the pie chart illustrating Georgia's budget. Then answer the question that follows...Based on your knowledge of the Georgia state government, what TWO expenditures complete the pie chart?
education
health care
libraries
state parks
What formal power does the governor of Georgia have to stop the state from spending too much money on unnecessary programs? (main job)
propose a revised annual budget for the following year
eliminate the programs he or she deems unnecessary
hold a referendum vote to determine support for the programs
request additional assistance from the federal government
The ______________is the head of the executive branch in Georgia and is elected by the people.
President
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
For which reason is the executive branch considered the largest branch in the Georgia state government?
due to the large number of state agencies under the branch's jurisdiction
due to the large number of committees of which the branch is comprised
due to the bicameral nature of the executive branch
. due to the amount of cabinet-level positions in the branch
The Executive Branch is made up of ______________________ that support the implementation of Georgia's law.
STATE AGENCIES
COMMITTEES
JUDGES
COURTS
Georgia's decision to ratify the US Constitution was based largely on which of the following factors?
the need for increased state tax revenue
the need for a more reliable postal system
the need for more state control over the military
the need for a strong central government
During President Andrew Jackson's terms in office, Americans pushed Jackson to take land belonging to the Creek Indians in which present-day states?
Georgia and Alabama
Texas and Louisiana
Kentucky and Virginia
Missouri and Kansas
Presiding over Georgia’s senate and any duties assigned by the Governor are duties of the
Mayor
Senator
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Read the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution. Then answer the question that follows...
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution?
to provide the government with the power necessary to control the citizenry
to ensure the protection of the state's rights in relation to federal authority
to outline the reasons for the constitution and its guiding principles
to limit the authority of the executive branch in relation to other branches
Citizens reported a pot hole on I-75, the ___ department is responsible for fixing the pot hole
Department of Transportation
Department of Public Safety
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Economic Development
What is the highest court that checks the constitutionality of laws passed by the legislative branch?
Superior Court
Probate Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
A judge was recently appointed in Georgia. He is the only judge of his type in his county. He will hear cases involving delinquent and unruly offenses and other issues involving minors for a term of four years
the juvenile court in Georgia
the Court of Appeals of Georgia
a probate court in Georgia
the Supreme Court of Georgia
Which court in Georgia has the authority to conduct felony trials?
Supreme Court
Superior Court
State Court
Court of Appeals of Georgia
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
The colonists were defeated and Britain recaptured Georgia.
The colonists were victorious and the last British forces left Georgia.
The colonists were defeated and Georgia declared its loyalty to England.
The colonists were victorious and Patriot morale improved.
In Georgia, judges are either elected by the people, or ___________________ by Superior Justices.
removed
dismissed
discharged
appointed
Kyle is a citizen of Georgia. He likes to follow the superior court cases that are being heard in his county. He often disagrees with the way a certain judge rules in cases. The judge has been serving for two years, and Kyle wants a change....
How can Kyle affect the makeup of the court?
by casting his vote in circuit-wide elections in two years
by casting his vote in statewide elections in four years
by writing a letter demanding that the mayor appoint a different judge
by writing a letter demanding that the governor appoint a different judge
An examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
Case
Trial
Probation
Jury
Most of the actual work that takes place in the Georgia General Assembly takes place
during recess
in committees.
within house districts
during the general session.
The procedure established by the Consitution by which a Governor refuses to approve a bill and presents it from becoming a law....
executive order
committee vote
veto
prohibition
Which statements about membership (qualifications) of the Georgia General Assembly are correct? Select the THREE correct answers.
Members of the General Assembly are responsible for making laws for the state.
Members of the General Assembly are elected to their positions by popular vote.
Members of the General Assembly are required to have been citizens of the state for at least two years
Members of the General Assembly are limited to serving two consecutive terms in office.
Members of the General Assembly must join one of the state's two major political parties
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?
separation of powers
republicanism
popular sovereignty
federalism
What is the function of Article VI of the Georgia Constitution?
Article VI establishes the state court system and outlines the purposes of each type of court
Article VI outlines the qualifications for voting and rules pertaining to elections in the state.
Article VI outlines the specific rights of citizens and limits on the power of the government.
Article VI establishes the powers of the General Assembly and explains the process of lawmaking
Which United States law authorized the forced relocation of American Indians from their homelands?
Trail of Tears
Indian Removal Act
Great Compromise
Treaty of New Echota
