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WorksheetsGovernment Benchmark Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 25mins
How are the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution similar?
They both require amendments to be approved by voters.
They both have a bill of rights that protects certain freedoms.
They both outline the functions and powers of local governments.
They both require that the government maintain a balanced budget.
What is often considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens?
voting
paying taxes
obeying the laws
registering for the draft
What principles are named in the Georgia pledge to the flag? Select all that apply.
justice
liberty
wisdom
charity
moderation
How does the government of Georgia make decisions about spending?
The state legislature reviews recommendations and passes a state budget to be approved or rejected by the governor.
The governor drafts a budget proposal and then submits the proposal for approval or rejection by the state agencies.
Each chamber of the state legislature passes a budget and the governor decides which one to enact.
The governor reviews agency recommendations and passes a state budget by executive order.
Which answer correctly describes the differences between criminal and civil law in Georgia?
Criminal law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, while civil law is focused on violations of state law.
Civil law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, while criminal law is focused on violations of state law.
Criminal law is focused on resolving disputes between branches of the state government, while civil law is focused on violations of the state constitution.
Civil law is focused on resolving disputes between branches of the state government, while criminal law is focused on violations of the state constitution.
How does the judicial branch of Georgia fulfills its duty to interpret the laws of the state?
State superior courts amend laws to prevent them from violating existing state laws.
The Georgia Supreme Court reviews all proposed laws before they are enacted.
The Georgia Supreme Court hears cases that challenge the enforcement of laws.
State superior courts veto proposed laws that they believe are unconstitutional.
In Georgia, juveniles who are taken into custody have which three of the following rights?
the right to remain silent when interrogated
the right to be notified of the charges filed against them
the right to seek bail when accused of committing a crime
the right to have an attorney present while being questioned
the right to cooperate with officials in exchange for a lighter sentence
All of the following acts are considered unruly behavior, as opposed to delinquent behavior if committed by a juvenile in Georgia except
battery
truancy
violation of curfew
possession of tobacco
If both houses of the General Assembly, it is sent to the governor for approval. What are the governor's options to address the bill?
The governor can sign the bill, amend the bill, or do nothing, which will effectively veto it.
The governor can sign the bill, veto the bill, or do nothing, which will allow it to become a law.
The governor can sign the bill, veto the bill, or do nothing, which will return it to the General Assembly to be amended.
The governor can sign the bill, amend the bill, or do nothing, which will return it to the General Assembly for another vote.
How do the committees of the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives contribute to the lawmaking process?
Committees are responsible for authoring legislation and introducing it on the floor of either house.
Bills must be reviewed by a committee before they are brought before the entire House or Senate.
Committees hold the power to override a governor's veto of a piece of legislation.
Bills approved by a committee are sent directly to the governor for approval.
What is the main role of the Georgia legislature?
to interpret law and administer justice
to make laws
to enact and enforce laws
to oversee collection of revenue
The qualifications for members of the Georgia State Senate differ from those of the Georgia House of Representatives in what way?
experience requirement for membership.
residency requirement for membership.
citizenry requirement for membership.
age requirement for membership.
What are three ways that county governments in Georgia can raise revenue?
They can issue their own type of currency.
They can impose a tax on the sale of goods.
They can charge people fees for building permits.
They can impose an income tax on county residents.
They can collect ad valorem taxes on real property.
How does having a large amount of counties benefit the people of Georgia?
County governments provide more necessary services than other forms of local government.
County governments provide more employment opportunities than other forms of local government.
Georgians are better represented in the federal legislature than citizens of other states.
Georgians are better represented in their state legislature than citizens of other states.
Why are special purpose governments able to efficiently meet their goals despite the political gamesmanship in local and state governments?
Special-purpose governments answer directly to federal officials whose directives supersede those of local and state officials.
Special-purpose governments are funded by the communities they serve and answer to community leaders rather than state officials.
Special-purpose governments are separate from general-purpose local governments and are semi-independent.
Special-purpose governments coordinate directly with the governor, allowing them to avoid county and municipal regulations.
In Georgia, local governments work with state agencies to administer programs because
the state government is more powerful than local governments.
local governments have more workers than the state government.
local governments are closer to the people than state governments.
the state government funds most major programs of local governments.
There are certain steps that are taken when a juvenile is taken into custody. Which of the following places those steps in the correct chronological order?
intake, formal hearing, sentencing, detention
formal hearing, sentencing, intake, detention
intake, detention, formal hearing, sentencing
formal hearing, intake, detention, sentencing
There are certain steps taken when an adult is taken into custody. Which of the following places the steps in the correct chronological order?
grand jury indictment, arrest, booking, initial appearance, preliminary hearing, arraignment
arrest, initial appearance, booking, preliminary hearing, arraignment, grand jury indictment, pleading
arrest, booking, initial appearance, preliminary hearing, grand jury indictment, arraignment, pleading
arrest, preliminary hearing, initial appearance, arraignment, pleading, grand jury indictment, booking
The justices of Georgia's Supreme Court are elected in
statewide, partisan elections.
national, partisan elections.
statewide, nonpartisan elections.
national, nonpartisan elections.
What right does the Georgia Constitution guarantee that the US Constitution does not?
freedom of conscience
freedom of assembly
freedom of the press
freedom of religion
How does an amendment get added to the GA Constitution?
proposed and approved by 2/3rds both houses of General Assembly and voted on by citizens during general election
proposed by the Governor and then voted on by the citizens during a general election
proposed and approved by 2/3rds both houses of General Assembly and voted on by Governor
proposed by Governor and then approved by 2/3rds both houses of General Assembly
Click all that are Mandatory Responsibilities of GA Citizens
Vote
Pay Taxes
Jury Duty
Volunteering
Which of these are protected rights of citizens under the GA Constitution that are not protected under the US Constitution?
Fishing and Hunting
Freedom of Conscience
Right to Bear Arms
Life, Liberty, and Property
Freedom of the Press
In what order does a bill become a law?
1. It is sent to the Senate to be read and voted on.
2. It is signed by the governor.
3. It is sent to the House to be read and voted on.
4. It is given a name and number by the clerk.
4132
4321
1432
4213
_______presides over Georgia's senate and acts as the state's chief executive when the governor is out of the state
Lt. Governor
Governor
Secretary of state
Attorney General
________is the state's chief legal officer and advisor to the executive branch.
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
Governor
Mayor
___________are how the Senate and House of Representatives operate where laws are debated by groups of people who specialize in that subject.
Committee System
Governor System
Mayoral System
County clerks
Money that the state collects from goods, services, sales, property etc. is called…
tax revenue
income revenue
property tax
sales system
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of Georgia citizens as well as state records and corporate licenses??
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Governor
Mayor
A court that reviews prior court cases is called a ____________.
Juvenile
Superior
State
Appellate
State revenue is used to fund ________ ________.
investment realities
governmental services
school loans
car payments
Which court in Georgia administers felony trials?
State
Superior
Juvenile
Supreme Court
When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others this is known as
Veto Power
Strong city council
The type of law that is punishable by less than one year in jail or a fine
Family Law
Petty Offense
Misdemeanor
Felony
The type of law that is punishable by more than one year in jail and is the most serious
Family Law
Petty Offense
Misdemeanor
Felony
If someone slips and falls on ice after a snow storm because the school did not shovel, what type of law would this be?
Misdemeanor
Contract
Property
Tort
Civil cases are often...
a disagreement between two sides or people
someone who broke the law
silly
go to trial
What is the age of a person who could be charged as a juvenile?
12 years and younger
14 years and younger
17 years and younger
21 years and younger
Which action by a juvenile would be considered delinquent behavior under Georgia law?
stealing from a store
being out after curfew
disobeying family rules
being truant from school
Which of the following is NOT a right that juveniles have in Georgia's juvenile justice system?
the right to have the case tried before a jury
the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses
the right to be represented by an attorney in court
the right to receive a transcript of the trial proceedings
There are certain steps that are taken when a juvenile is taken into custody. Which of the following places those steps in the correct chronological order?
intake, formal hearing, sentencing, detention
formal hearing, sentencing, intake, detention
intake, detention, formal hearing, sentencing
formal hearing, intake, detention, sentencing
