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GS Interim Review

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two houses of the General Assembly in Georgia?

a)

House of Representatives and House of Commons

b)

House of Representatives and the Senate

c)

House of Representatives and the Supreme Court

2.

There are ___ members in Georgia's House of Representatives and ___ members in Georgia's Senate.

a)

160

52

b)

175

56

c)

180

56

3.

The ____ presides over the House of Representatives and the ___ presides over the Senate.

a)

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

b)

President Pro Tem

Lieutenant Governor

c)

Speaker of the House

Lieutenant Governor

4.

If the House of Representatives and the Senate pass two different versions of the same bill, what must happen ?

a)

A conference committee must resolve the differences

b)

The governor signs both bills into separate laws

c)

Both bills are immediately wiped out

5.

What are the powers of the General Assembly?

a)

oversee the executive powers & elect the next governor

b)

authorize state spending &

oversee the executive powers

c)

authorize state spending &

choose city mayors

6.

Voters represented by an elected official are called ___.

a)

constituents

b)

standing committees

c)

minority whips

7.

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.

a)

Representative - 35

Senator- 25

b)

Representative - 21

Senator- 30

c)

Representative- 21

Senator - 25

8.

Which two sources make up a majority of Georgia’s revenue? 

a)

Corporate taxes and Excise taxes

b)

Individual Income taxes and Sales tax

c)

Lottery and Sales tax

d)

Excise taxes and Lottery

9.

Both the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution

a)

divide the powers of government between three branches.

b)

concentrate legislative power in a single house of Congress.

c)

place all the powers of government into the executive branch.

d)

divide judicial power between two chambers of the Supreme Court.

10.

The Executive Branch is made up of ______________________ that support the implementation of Georgia's law.

a)

State agencies

b)

General Assembly

c)

Judges

d)

Secretary of State

11.

The second highest office in the executive branch and will take on the role of the governor when needed.

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Attorney General

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

Secretary of Labor

12.

The governmental branch responsible for enforcing the laws,

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

General Assembly

d)

Executive Branch

13.

Which of these BEST defines a bicameral legislature?

a)

a governing body made of two houses

b)

government made up of two leaders

c)

government that requires 2 year terms

d)

a governing body that is unfair to its people

14.

The part of Georgia's government that makes laws is the _______________.

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Executive Branch

15.

A law that has been enacted by a governing body; is _____________.

a)

ordinance

b)

revenue

c)

legislation

d)

decree

16.

The House of representatives and the Senate operate on a ___________________ where laws are debated by groups of people who specialize in that subject.

a)

committee system

b)

commission

c)

cabinet

d)

task force

17.

The Legislative body in Georgia is called the.....

a)

Congress

b)

Knesset

c)

General Assembly

d)

Parliament

18.

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.

a)

Preamble

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles

d)

Amendments

19.

A tax imposed on most items sold in retail stores is called

a)

a sales tax.

b)

a property tax.

c)

an income tax.

d)

a corporate tax.

20.

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

a)

Georgia Voting Qualifications

b)

United States Tax Eligibility Rules

c)

Jury Duty Criteria in the United States

d)

Property-owning Requirements in Georgia

21.

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?

a)

Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

b)

Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

c)

Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

d)

Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America.

22.
What protects Georgia from damage by storms and hurricanes?
a)
the Atlantic Ocean
b)
the Savannah River
c)
the Barrier Islands
d)
the state of Florida
23.

All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.

a)

Mississippi

b)

Alabama

c)

Florida

d)

Tennessee

e)

S. & N. Carolina

24.

Georgia is located in what region of the United States?

a)

Midwest

b)

Northeast

c)

Southeast

d)

Southwest

25.

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.

a)

Blue Ridge

b)

Coastal Plain

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Ridge and Valley

26.
On which hemisphere will you find Georgia?
a)
Southwestern
b)
Southeastern
c)
Northeastern
d)
Northwestern
27.

Which region is located in the northeast corner of the state, receives the most precipitation and is known for mining and tourism?

a)

Blue Ridge

b)

Valley and Ridge

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Piedmont

28.

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.

a)

Piedmont

b)

Coastal Plains

c)

Blue Ridge Mountains

d)

Appalachian Plateau

29.

What color is the Piedmont on this map?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

yellow

d)

orange

30.

What color is the Outer Coastal Plain on this map?

a)

green

b)

blue

c)

orange

d)

blue with dots

31.

What color is the Appalachian Plateau on this map?

a)

red

b)

orange

c)

yellow

d)

green

32.

What color is the Ridge and Valley on this map?

a)

red

b)

orange

c)

yellow

d)

blue

33.

What color is the Blue Ridge region on this map?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

orange

d)

yellow

34.

Which region is directly north of the Coastal Plain?

a)

Appalachian Plateau

b)

Valley and Ridge

c)

Blue Ridge Mountains

d)

Piedmont

35.

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.

a)

Appalachian Plateau

b)

Blue Ridge

c)

Valley and Ridge

d)

Piedmont

e)

Coastal Plain

36.

What continent is Georgia located on?

a)

United States

b)

North America

c)

U.S.A

d)

South America

37.

What color is the Inner Coastal Plain on this map?

a)

green

b)

blue

c)

orange

d)

blue with dots

38.

Which of the following rivers is the longest in Georgia?

a)

Savannah River

b)

Chattahoochee River

c)

Altamaha River

d)

Ocmulgee River

39.

Georgia is divided into how many main geographic regions?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

40.

The Appalachian Mountains can be found in which Georgia region?

a)

Coastal Plain

b)

Piedmont

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Ridge and Valley

41.
Which physical feature of Georgia is an area of freshwater wetlands that are protected wildlife refuges?
a)
Okefenokee Swamp
b)
Chattahoochee River
c)
Savannah River
d)
the Barrier Islands
42.
Which physical feature of Georgia is an area that features a rapid drop in elevation and the point where two regions meet?
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Savannah River
c)
the Fall Line
d)
Chattahoochee River
43.
Georgia's deepwater ports are found in this region where peanuts, peacans, cotton, and Vidalia onions are grown.
a)
Piedmont
b)
Appalachian Plateau
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
44.
The most populated region in Georgia known for its granite and red clay.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Blue Ridge
45.
The smallest region of Georgia, featuring caves, canyons, and a Civil War battlefield; also known as the "TAG corner."
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Valley and Ridge
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
46.

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.

a)

Port of Brunswick

b)

Port of Savannah

c)

Port of Long Beach

d)

Port of St. Simons

47.

When each branch is able to make sure the other branches are doing what they are supposed and does not become too powerful

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Veto

48.
Which of the following is not part of the three principles of the State Motto?
a)
wisdom
b)
justice
c)
moderation
d)
sovereignty
49.
This is the power of the executive branch to prevent a bill from passing. 
a)
judicial review
b)
checks and balances
c)
veto
d)
due process
50.

Which hemispheres do we live?

a)

Northern and Southern

b)

Eastern and Southern

c)

Northwestern

d)

Northern and Western

51.
(SS8G1d) Weather patterns over an extended period of time are referred to as
a)
temperature patterns
b)
extended forecasts
c)
climate
52.
What major role do the transportation systems in Georgia play in Georgia's economy?
a)
The transportation allows Georgians to get around easier
b)
The transportation systems allow Georgia to trade with other countries and provide jobs. 
c)
The transportation systems help Georgians stay cool. 
53.

What is the age of a person who could be charged as a juvenile?

a)

12 years and younger

b)

14 years and younger

c)

17 years and younger

d)

21 years and younger

54.

Which action by a juvenile would be considered delinquent behavior under Georgia law?

a)

stealing from a store

b)

being out after curfew

c)

disobeying family rules

d)

being truant from school

55.

Which of the following is NOT a right that juveniles have in Georgia's juvenile justice system?

a)

the right to have the case tried before a jury

b)

the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses

c)

the right to be represented by an attorney in court

d)

the right to receive a transcript of the trial proceedings

56.

Which of these people is MOST LIKELY to be tried as a juvenile in a Georgia court?

a)

a sixteen-year-old arrested for criminal homicide

b)

a seventeen-year-old arrested for shoplifting a candy bar

c)

a twenty-one-year-old arrested for stealing a car

d)

a twenty-five-year-old arrested for assaulting a police officer

57.

In Georgia, juveniles who are taken into custody have which THREE of the following rights?

a)

the right to remain silent when interrogated

b)

the right to be notified of the charges filed against them

c)

the right to seek bail when accused of committing a crime

d)

the right to have an attorney present while being questioned

e)

the right to cooperate with officials in exchange for a lighter sentence

58.

Who decides the verdict in a juvenile case?

a)

Juvenile court judge

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Jury

d)

Superior court judge

59.

Why are there differences between the juvenile and adult judicial systems?

a)

Juveniles should receive greater punishments than adults.

b)

Juveniles should be rehabilitated to become productive citizens.

c)

Juveniles cannot be found guilty of crimes.

d)

Juveniles cannot be charged as adults.

60.

A person or business sues another one because of a dispute between them, usually involving money or property. This is called a...

a)

Criminal Case

b)

Civil Case

c)

Practical Case

d)

Government Case

61.

In a criminal case, if the defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

In a criminal case, the defendant never has the right to a trial by jury.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Which of the following is NOT a trial court?

a)

Magistrate

b)

Probate

c)

Juvenile

d)

Court of Appeals

64.

Of the following judges, which one is appointed to their position instead of being elected?

a)

Supreme Court Justice

b)

State Court Judge

c)

Probate Court Judge

d)

Juvenile Court Judge

65.

Which court determines if laws are Constitutional?

a)

Magistrate Court

b)

Probate Court

c)

Supreme Court

d)

State Court

66.

What is the term of service for an appellate court judge?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

6 years