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WorksheetsGeorgia Studies Second Semester Final
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What event did FDR describe as one which “will live in infamy” and on which date did it happen? (H9a/DOK2)
China - August 28, 1963
Pearl Harbor - December 7, 1941
Manchuria - July 4, 1776
Midway - March 10, 1981
Which of the following was NOT a part of Georgia’s contributions for the WWII war effort? (H9b/DOK2)
Civilians built aircraft at the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta.
Civilians constructed Liberty Ships to transport supplies and troops.
Hospitals trained large numbers of nurses for the Medical Corps.
Military bases were established that trained large numbers of U.S. troops.
What did both Carl Vinson and Richard Russell strongly support during their time in Congress in the 1930s? (H9c/DOK2)
Both advocated for Adolf Hitler’s rise to leadership.
Both advocated for a strong military.
Both advocated for a National School Lunch Program.
Both advocated for civil rights throughout the United States.
Which was a reason Georgians could move from an agricultural economy to an industrialized economy after World War II? (H10a, E2/DOK2)
Landowners encouraged tenant farmers to leave the land.
Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology.
Cotton was no longer needed since many Americans wore synthetic fabrics.
The land was needed for more houses and stores for returning veterans.
Which Atlanta mayor successfully integrated Atlanta’s public schools in 1960? (H10b/DOK1)
Ellis Arnall
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
William B. Hartsfield
Which Atlanta mayor implemented the accomplishments listed below? (H10b/DOK2)
Brought professional athletic teams to Atlanta
Integrated city government and fire departments
Reduced restrictions on African American police officers
Removed “Colored” and “White” signs from City Hall
William B. Hartsfield
Zell Miller
Ellis Arnall
Ivan Allen, Jr.
The famous controversy surrounding the 1946 governor’s race in Georgia came about because ___. (H10c/DOK2)
Ellis Arnall was impeached and removed from office
Eugene Talmadge died before taking office, and two men claimed the governorship
Herman Talmadge and Eugene Talmadge were on the same ballot
William B. Hartsfield got more popular votes than Herman Talmadge
Which phrase describes the main incentive for an entrepreneur to start a new business in Georgia? (E2/DOK2)
developing new technology
hiring new employees
making a profit
receiving a federal grant
Which statement BEST explains why the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the idea of “separate but equal” in Brown v. Board of Education? (H11a/DOK3)
Separate but equal” violated the Fourteenth Amendment because the federal government did not have the power to force school integration.
“Separate but equal” violated the Fifteenth Amendment because it gave African American students access to new schools.
“Separate but equal” violated the Fifteenth Amendment because it allowed white students to attend private schools.
“Separate but equal” violated the Fourteenth Amendment because it denied African American students the opportunity of a good education.
The Georgia state flag was changed in 1956 to incorporate the St. Andrew’s cross – a Confederate battle emblem – as depicted on the left.
This change was made in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in ___. (H11a/DOK2)
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
The purpose of the Sibley Commission was to ___. (H11a/DOK2)
make recommendations for desegregation in public transportation
develop a plan for securing jobs for African Americans
study the problem of school integration
setup a series of meetings to bring blacks and whites together
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other prominent southern black ministers of the 1950s organized the ___ to peacefully protest racial injustice in the Deep South. (H11b/DOK1)
Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC)
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
Which approach did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NOT use to gain equality and civil rights for all citizens? (H11b/DOK3)
direct and nonviolent actions such as marches, protests, and demonstrations
economic boycotts of businesses that did not treat all citizens fairly
legal actions against individuals and businesses that violated the civil rights of individuals based on race
aggressive pursuit of black power through protests, riots, demonstrations, and political organization
Who was one of the first chairpersons of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)? (H11b/DOK1)
Medgar Evers
John Lewis
Rosa Parks
Martin Luther King, Jr.
What did Lester Maddox accomplish as governor? (H11c/DOK2)
appointed more African Americans to state boards
started the lottery and HOPE scholarships
decreased funding to public schools and the arts
changed the state flag to remove Confederate symbols
Which event was the MOST significant in Andrew Young’s political career? (H12a/DOK3)
The first African American to graduate from the University of Georgia.
The first African American from Georgia since Reconstruction to be elected to U.S. Congress.
A prominent African American involved in the stock market.
The youngest African American governor ever elected in Georgia.
Which mayor of Atlanta promoted the following improvements to the city? (H12a/DOK2)
He increased programs for the arts.
He addressed the need to expand the airport.
He led an effort to have the Olympics held in Atlanta.
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Maynard Jackson
Sam Massell
With which U.S. President are the following accomplishments associated? (H12b/DOK2)
Camp David Mideast Peace Accords
creation of the new U.S. federal departments
ratification of the SALT II treaty
George H. W. Bush
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Which Atlanta event contributed MOST to making it an “international city”? (H12c,d/DOK3)
sponsoring jazz music festivals
hosting the Olympic Games
supporting the Civil Rights Movement
building a public transportation system
Atlanta, Savannah, Stone Mountain, Callaway Gardens, and Blue Ridge are all associated with Georgia’s $60+ billion ___ industry. (H12d/DOK1)
mining
tourism
banking
green energy
Georgia’s film industry has risen to become the largest in the nation by using ____. (H12d/DOK3)
financial incentives
higher cost of living
agricultural subsidies
free transportation for cast members and crew
Which statement BEST describes Georgia’s transportation infrastructure today? (E1/DOK3)
Georgia has outstanding transportation infrastructure involving over 10 major seaports, over 25,000 miles of state and federal highways, over 1,500 miles of interstate, and over 320 airports.
Georgia has been held back because it has less than 1,000 miles of interstate, 12,000 miles of federal and state highways, one 8 regional airports, and one seaport.
Georgia has a strong transportation infrastructure including two deep-water ports, over 1,200 miles of interstate highways, over 5,400 miles of railroad track, and over 260 airports.
Georgia has weak transportation infrastructure because there are limited interstate highways, federal and state highways, less than 2,500 miles of railroad track, and no modern seaports.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to register to vote in the state of Georgia? (SS88CG1d)
Be a legal resident of the county in which you are registering to vote
Be at least 17 ½ years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote
Must have a minimum annual income of $22,000
Not be currently serving a sentence of conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude
Which qualification is NOT a requirement for serving in the Georgia General Assembly? (SS8CG2a)
A member must have a college, technical, or vocational degree.
Members must be legal residents of their districts for at least one year.
A senator must be at least age 25 and a representative at least age 21.
A member must be a Georgia citizen for at least two years.
Which list describes the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia? (SS8CG2c)
Proposal, draft, floor action, committee action, pass both houses, governor action
Proposal, draft, committee action, floor action, pass both houses, governor action
Proposal, draft, governor action, floor action, committee action, pass both houses
Proposal, draft, governor action, committee action, floor action, pass both houses
What is the role of the executive branch? (SS8CG3)
interpret laws passed by the legislature
act as the justice system of the state
pass laws to regulate the business of the state
serve as the enforcer of the Georgia constitution and laws
Both the governor and lieutenant governor must be at least how old to be elected? How many years must they be U.S. citizens? How many years must they be Georgia residents? (SS8CG3a)
25; 10; 4
25; 15; 5
30; 10; 4
30; 15; 6
What is the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government? (SS8CG4b)
decide which Georgia cases should be sent to the U.S. Supreme Court
interpret and apply the law in order to settle conflicts
work with the executive branch to enforce Georgia laws
ensure persons who are a threat to society are put in prison
What is the main government authority at the county level in Georgia? (SS8CG6a)
Mayor
Sheriff
Magistrate
Commissioner
Which refers to the purpose of a special-purpose government? (SS8CG6c)
A government providing additional services for local people wanting more self-government.
A government entity serving one or few specific functions.
A government serving as an administrative district for the state government.
A government not including an executive branch nor a judicial branch
Which states the difference between criminal law and civil law? (SS8CG4c)
Criminal law cases are decided by judges, while civil law cases are usually decided by the local city or county commission.
Criminal law involves the breaking of a law or statute, while civil law involves an injury or wrong done to a person that may not violate a law.
Criminal law covers disputes between two parties, while civil law covers more serious crimes against society.
Criminal law cases only deal with the commission of felonies (serious crimes), while civil law cases deal with misdemeanors (less serious crimes).
Which shows the correct order of steps in a jury trial?
Presentation of evidence, jury selection, sentencing, verdict
Presentation of evidence, verdict, jury selection, sentencing
Jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict, sentencing
Sentencing, jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict
Use the information in the box to answer the question.
refusing to go to school
disobeying one’s parents
running away from home
roaming the streets at night
These are examples of which type of juvenile behavior?
Felony
Unruly
Misdemeanor
Delinquent
Which is NOT a right of a juvenile involved with the juvenile justice system?
Right to a jury trial
Right to remain silent
Right to have a lawyer
Right to cross examine witnesses
Which young person falls outside the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system?
A seventeen-year-old who has been caught shoplifting
A thirteen-year-old who has run away from home
An eighteen-year-old who has severely beaten a high school student.
A fifteen-year-old who refuses to go to school
Use the information in the box below to answer the question.
Sentencing
Adjudicatory Hearing
Intake
Detention
Which places the above in the correct order as a juvenile proceeds through the juvenile justice system?
1, 2, 4, 3
3, 4, 2, 1
2, 4, 1, 3
4, 1, 3, 2
In the juvenile justice system, Georgia’s Seven Deadly Sins refer to
Behaviors that are not illegal, but are still discouraged by the government.
Crimes committed by juveniles that can result in being placed in a youth detention center.
Behaviors that are considered “sins” by most religious groups and are therefore banned.
Crimes committed by juveniles that can result in treatment like an adult.
Which of these is NOT an example of income? (E3a/DOK2)
payment for completion of contract work
earnings from babysitting
taxes collected on lottery winnings
monthly salary
Why might a personal budget include information on BOTH spending AND saving habits? (E3b/DOK2)
People need to learn how to spend more money instead of saving it.
By knowing how much they spend, people can look for ways to save more.
Spending and saving habits cannot be changed, so people have to earn more.
A personal budget shows people how to spend more money on items they do not need.
Which of the following is a risk associated with carrying excessive debt? (E3d/DOK2)
Loan interest rates steadily decreasing
Having to pay excessive interest
Loan forgiveness for public service
Stock values maturing
