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Georgia Studies Second Semester Final

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What event did FDR describe as one which “will live in infamy” and on which date did it happen? (H9a/DOK2)

a)

China - August 28, 1963

b)

Pearl Harbor - December 7, 1941

c)

Manchuria - July 4, 1776

d)

Midway - March 10, 1981

2.

Which of the following was NOT a part of Georgia’s contributions for the WWII war effort? (H9b/DOK2)

a)

Civilians built aircraft at the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta.

b)

Civilians constructed Liberty Ships to transport supplies and troops.

c)

Hospitals trained large numbers of nurses for the Medical Corps.

d)

Military bases were established that trained large numbers of U.S. troops.

3.

What did both Carl Vinson and Richard Russell strongly support during their time in Congress in the 1930s? (H9c/DOK2)

a)

Both advocated for Adolf Hitler’s rise to leadership.

b)

Both advocated for a strong military.

c)

Both advocated for a National School Lunch Program.

d)

Both advocated for civil rights throughout the United States.

4.

Which was a reason Georgians could move from an agricultural economy to an industrialized economy after World War II? (H10a, E2/DOK2)

a)

Landowners encouraged tenant farmers to leave the land. 

b)

Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology. 

c)

Cotton was no longer needed since many Americans wore synthetic fabrics. 

d)

The land was needed for more houses and stores for returning veterans. 

5.

Which Atlanta mayor successfully integrated Atlanta’s public schools in 1960? (H10b/DOK1)

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

c)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

d)

William B. Hartsfield

6.

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

a)

William B. Hartsfield

b)

Zell Miller

c)

Ellis Arnall

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

7.

The famous controversy surrounding the 1946 governor’s race in Georgia came about because ___. (H10c/DOK2)

a)

Ellis Arnall was impeached and removed from office

b)

Eugene Talmadge died before taking office, and two men claimed the governorship

c)

Herman Talmadge and Eugene Talmadge were on the same ballot

d)

William B. Hartsfield got more popular votes than Herman Talmadge

8.

Which phrase describes the main incentive for an entrepreneur to start a new business in Georgia? (E2/DOK2)

a)

developing new technology

b)

hiring new employees

c)

making a profit

d)

receiving a federal grant

9.

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)

a)

Separate but equal” violated the Fourteenth Amendment because the federal government did not have the power to force school integration.

b)

“Separate but equal” violated the Fifteenth Amendment because it gave African American students access to new schools.

c)

“Separate but equal” violated the Fifteenth Amendment because it allowed white students to attend private schools.

d)

“Separate but equal” violated the Fourteenth Amendment because it denied African American students the opportunity of a good education.

10.

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)

a)

Brown v. Board of Education

b)

Dred Scott v. Sanford

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Worcester v. Georgia

11.

The purpose of the Sibley Commission was to ___. (H11a/DOK2)

a)

make recommendations for desegregation in public transportation

b)

develop a plan for securing jobs for African Americans

c)

study the problem of school integration

d)

setup a series of meetings to bring blacks and whites together

12.

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)

a)

Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC)

b)

Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

c)

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

d)

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

13.

Which approach did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NOT use to gain equality and civil rights for all citizens? (H11b/DOK3)

a)

direct and nonviolent actions such as marches, protests, and demonstrations

b)

economic boycotts of businesses that did not treat all citizens fairly

c)

legal actions against individuals and businesses that violated the civil rights of individuals based on race

d)

aggressive pursuit of black power through protests, riots, demonstrations, and political organization

14.

Who was one of the first chairpersons of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)? (H11b/DOK1)

a)

Medgar Evers

b)

John Lewis

c)

Rosa Parks

d)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

15.

What did Lester Maddox accomplish as governor? (H11c/DOK2)

a)

appointed more African Americans to state boards

b)

started the lottery and HOPE scholarships

c)

decreased funding to public schools and the arts

d)

changed the state flag to remove Confederate symbols

16.

Which event was the MOST significant in Andrew Young’s political career? (H12a/DOK3)

a)

The first African American to graduate from the University of Georgia.

b)

The first African American from Georgia since Reconstruction to be elected to U.S. Congress.

c)

A prominent African American involved in the stock market.

d)

The youngest African American governor ever elected in Georgia.

17.

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.

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

c)

Maynard Jackson

d)

Sam Massell

18.

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

a)

George H. W. Bush

b)

Gerald Ford

c)

Jimmy Carter

d)

Ronald Reagan

19.

Which Atlanta event contributed MOST to making it an “international city”? (H12c,d/DOK3)

a)

sponsoring jazz music festivals

b)

hosting the Olympic Games

c)

supporting the Civil Rights Movement

d)

building a public transportation system

20.

Atlanta, Savannah, Stone Mountain, Callaway Gardens, and Blue Ridge are all associated with Georgia’s $60+ billion ___ industry. (H12d/DOK1)

a)

mining

b)

tourism

c)

banking

d)

green energy

21.

 

Georgia’s film industry has risen to become the largest in the nation by using ____. (H12d/DOK3)

a)

financial incentives

b)

higher cost of living

c)

agricultural subsidies

d)

free transportation for cast members and crew

22.

Which statement BEST describes Georgia’s transportation infrastructure today? (E1/DOK3)

a)

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.

b)

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.

c)

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.

d)

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.

23.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to register to vote in the state of Georgia? (SS88CG1d)

a)

Be a legal resident of the county in which you are registering to vote

b)

Be at least 17 ½ years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote

c)

Must have a minimum annual income of $22,000

d)

Not be currently serving a sentence of conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude

24.

Which qualification is NOT a requirement for serving in the Georgia General Assembly? (SS8CG2a)

a)

A member must have a college, technical, or vocational degree.

b)

Members must be legal residents of their districts for at least one year.

c)

A senator must be at least age 25 and a representative at least age 21.

d)

A member must be a Georgia citizen for at least two years.

25.

Which list describes the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia? (SS8CG2c)

a)

Proposal, draft, floor action, committee action, pass both houses, governor action

b)

Proposal, draft, committee action, floor action, pass both houses, governor action

c)

Proposal, draft, governor action, floor action, committee action, pass both houses

d)

Proposal, draft, governor action, committee action, floor action, pass both houses

26.

What is the role of the executive branch? (SS8CG3)

a)

interpret laws passed by the legislature

b)

act as the justice system of the state

c)

pass laws to regulate the business of the state

d)

serve as the enforcer of the Georgia constitution and laws

27.

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)

a)

25; 10; 4

b)

25; 15; 5

c)

30; 10; 4

d)

30; 15; 6

28.

What is the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government? (SS8CG4b)

a)

decide which Georgia cases should be sent to the U.S. Supreme Court

b)

interpret and apply the law in order to settle conflicts

c)

work with the executive branch to enforce Georgia laws

d)

ensure persons who are a threat to society are put in prison

29.

What is the main government authority at the county level in Georgia? (SS8CG6a)

a)

Mayor

b)

Sheriff

c)

Magistrate

d)

Commissioner

30.

 Which refers to the purpose of a special-purpose government? (SS8CG6c)

a)

A government providing additional services for local people wanting more self-government.

b)

A government entity serving one or few specific functions.

c)

A government serving as an administrative district for the state government.

d)

A government not including an executive branch nor a judicial branch

31.

Which states the difference between criminal law and civil law? (SS8CG4c)

a)

Criminal law cases are decided by judges, while civil law cases are usually decided by the local city or county commission.

b)

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.

c)

Criminal law covers disputes between two parties, while civil law covers more serious crimes against society.

d)

Criminal law cases only deal with the commission of felonies (serious crimes), while civil law cases deal with misdemeanors (less serious crimes).

32.

Which shows the correct order of steps in a jury trial?

a)

Presentation of evidence, jury selection, sentencing, verdict

b)

Presentation of evidence, verdict, jury selection, sentencing

c)

Jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict, sentencing

d)

Sentencing, jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict

33.

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?

a)

Felony

b)

Unruly

c)

Misdemeanor

d)

Delinquent

34.

Which is NOT a right of a juvenile involved with the juvenile justice system?

a)

Right to a jury trial

b)

Right to remain silent

c)

Right to have a lawyer

d)

Right to cross examine witnesses

35.

Which young person falls outside the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system?

a)

A seventeen-year-old who has been caught shoplifting

b)

A thirteen-year-old who has run away from home

c)

An eighteen-year-old who has severely beaten a high school student.

d)

A fifteen-year-old who refuses to go to school

36.

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?

a)

1, 2, 4, 3

b)

3, 4, 2, 1

c)

2, 4, 1, 3

d)

4, 1, 3, 2

37.

In the juvenile justice system, Georgia’s Seven Deadly Sins refer to

a)

Behaviors that are not illegal, but are still discouraged by the government.

b)

Crimes committed by juveniles that can result in being placed in a youth detention center.

c)

Behaviors that are considered “sins” by most religious groups and are therefore banned.

d)

Crimes committed by juveniles that can result in treatment like an adult.

38.

Which of these is NOT an example of income? (E3a/DOK2)

a)

payment for completion of contract work

b)

earnings from babysitting

c)

taxes collected on lottery winnings

d)

monthly salary

39.

Why might a personal budget include information on BOTH spending AND saving habits? (E3b/DOK2)

a)

People need to learn how to spend more money instead of saving it.

b)

By knowing how much they spend, people can look for ways to save more.

c)

Spending and saving habits cannot be changed, so people have to earn more.

d)

A personal budget shows people how to spend more money on items they do not need.

40.

Which of the following is a risk associated with carrying excessive debt? (E3d/DOK2)

a)

Loan interest rates steadily decreasing

b)

Having to pay excessive interest

c)

Loan forgiveness for public service

d)

Stock values maturing