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Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 42mins
What are the two houses of the General Assembly in Georgia?
House of Representatives and House of Commons
House of Representatives and the Senate
House of Representatives and the Supreme Court
There are ___ members in Georgia's House of Representatives and ___ members in Georgia's Senate.
160
52
175
56
180
56
The ____ presides over the House of Representatives and the ___ presides over the Senate.
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
President Pro Tem
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
Lieutenant Governor
If the House of Representatives and the Senate pass two different versions of the same bill, what must happen ?
A conference committee must resolve the differences
The governor signs both bills into separate laws
Both bills are immediately wiped out
What are the powers of the General Assembly?
oversee the executive powers & elect the next governor
authorize state spending &
oversee the executive powers
authorize state spending &
choose city mayors
Voters represented by an elected official are called ___.
constituents
standing committees
minority whips
Both Legislators must be citizens of the U.S., have lived in Georgia for two years, and have lived in their district for one year. The different requirement is that Representatives must be ___ years old while a Senator must be ___ years old.
Representative - 35
Senator- 25
Representative - 21
Senator- 30
Representative- 21
Senator - 25
Which two sources make up a majority of Georgia’s revenue?
Corporate taxes and Excise taxes
Individual Income taxes and Sales tax
Lottery and Sales tax
Excise taxes and Lottery
Both the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution
divide the powers of government between three branches.
concentrate legislative power in a single house of Congress.
place all the powers of government into the executive branch.
divide judicial power between two chambers of the Supreme Court.
The Executive Branch is made up of ______________________ that support the implementation of Georgia's law.
State agencies
General Assembly
Judges
Secretary of State
The second highest office in the executive branch and will take on the role of the governor when needed.
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of Labor
The governmental branch responsible for enforcing the laws,
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
General Assembly
Executive Branch
Which of these BEST defines a bicameral legislature?
a governing body made of two houses
government made up of two leaders
government that requires 2 year terms
a governing body that is unfair to its people
The part of Georgia's government that makes laws is the _______________.
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
Executive Branch
A law that has been enacted by a governing body; is _____________.
ordinance
revenue
legislation
decree
The House of representatives and the Senate operate on a ___________________ where laws are debated by groups of people who specialize in that subject.
committee system
commission
cabinet
task force
The Legislative body in Georgia is called the.....
Congress
Knesset
General Assembly
Parliament
Where would you find this text within Georgia’s Constitution?
To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Articles
Amendments
A tax imposed on most items sold in retail stores is called
a sales tax.
a property tax.
an income tax.
a corporate tax.
You must be a citizen of the United States
You must be a legal resident of Georgia
You must be at least 18 years old
Georgia Voting Qualifications
United States Tax Eligibility Rules
Jury Duty Criteria in the United States
Property-owning Requirements in Georgia
Your family has decided to sponsor an international exchange student from Sweden. Your student, Heidi, has never traveled outside of her country. She has contacted you on facebook and wants to know where Georgia is located. Which of these is the BEST response to her request?
Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America.
All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
S. & N. Carolina
Georgia is located in what region of the United States?
Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
Which of the following is located in the northwest corner of the state also known as the "Tag" corner, it is also the smallest region & only producer of coal in the state.
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Which region is located in the northeast corner of the state, receives the most precipitation and is known for mining and tourism?
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
This region is located in the southern & south eastern portion of the state and can be broken up into inner & outer and is known for its flatlands, marshes and swamps.
Piedmont
Coastal Plains
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
What color is the Piedmont on this map?
blue
green
yellow
orange
What color is the Outer Coastal Plain on this map?
green
blue
orange
blue with dots
What color is the Appalachian Plateau on this map?
red
orange
yellow
green
What color is the Ridge and Valley on this map?
red
orange
yellow
blue
What color is the Blue Ridge region on this map?
blue
green
orange
yellow
Which region is directly north of the Coastal Plain?
Appalachian Plateau
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge Mountains
Piedmont
This region is located in north-central Georgia, west of the Blue Ridge region & is known for its narrow peaks and open flat land in between.
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
What continent is Georgia located on?
United States
North America
U.S.A
South America
What color is the Inner Coastal Plain on this map?
green
blue
orange
blue with dots
Which of the following rivers is the longest in Georgia?
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Altamaha River
Ocmulgee River
Georgia is divided into how many main geographic regions?
3
5
7
9
The Appalachian Mountains can be found in which Georgia region?
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
It is the 4th busiest container port in the U.S. and it is the fastest growing port. This port handles more than 3 million container units per year for more than 21,000 U.S. businesses.
Port of Brunswick
Port of Savannah
Port of Long Beach
Port of St. Simons
When each branch is able to make sure the other branches are doing what they are supposed and does not become too powerful
Judicial Review
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Veto
Which hemispheres do we live?
Northern and Southern
Eastern and Southern
Northwestern
Northern and Western
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
Which of these people is MOST LIKELY to be tried as a juvenile in a Georgia court?
a sixteen-year-old arrested for criminal homicide
a seventeen-year-old arrested for shoplifting a candy bar
a twenty-one-year-old arrested for stealing a car
a twenty-five-year-old arrested for assaulting a police officer
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
Who decides the verdict in a juvenile case?
Juvenile court judge
Supreme Court
Jury
Superior court judge
Why are there differences between the juvenile and adult judicial systems?
Juveniles should receive greater punishments than adults.
Juveniles should be rehabilitated to become productive citizens.
Juveniles cannot be found guilty of crimes.
Juveniles cannot be charged as adults.
A person or business sues another one because of a dispute between them, usually involving money or property. This is called a...
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Practical Case
Government Case
In a criminal case, if the defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one.
True
False
In a criminal case, the defendant never has the right to a trial by jury.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a trial court?
Magistrate
Probate
Juvenile
Court of Appeals
Of the following judges, which one is appointed to their position instead of being elected?
Supreme Court Justice
State Court Judge
Probate Court Judge
Juvenile Court Judge
Which court determines if laws are Constitutional?
Magistrate Court
Probate Court
Supreme Court
State Court
What is the term of service for an appellate court judge?
1 year
2 years
4 years
6 years
