WorksheetsGA Studies Government Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The concept in which each branch of government could keep the others from having too much power
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Republican Government
d)
Separation of Powers
2.
Which of the following is a legal right reserved for Georgia citizens?
a)
Voting in federal, state, and local elections
b)
Paying Taxes
3.
Which of the following is a legal right reserved for Georgia citizens?
a)
Free speech
b)
Freedom to do what you want
4.
Which of the following is a legal obligation (responsibility) reserved for Georgia citizens?
a)
Singing during the National Anthem
b)
Following the laws
5.
Which of the following is a legal obligation (responsibility) reserved for Georgia citizens?
a)
Voting in federal, state, and local elections
b)
Paying taxes
6.
In order to vote in Georgia, you must be...
a)
18 years old
b)
21 years old
c)
25 years old
d)
30 years old
7.
In order to vote in Georgia, you must be...
a)
a citizen of the United States
b)
a resident of the United States
c)
visiting the United States
d)
related to someone in the United States
8.
In order to vote in Georgia, you must be...
a)
a legal resident of Georgia and the county in which the person casts his/her vote
b)
visiting Georgia and wanting to casting his/her vote
9.
What are the four principles named in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?
a)
Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage
b)
Wisdom, Loyalty, Peacefulness, and Perseverance
c)
Wisdom, Loyalty, Courage, and Honesty
d)
Wisdom, Justice, Meditation, and Honesty
10.
In what way does the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution DIFFER from one another?
a)
Only the Georgia Constitution specifically deals with education
b)
Only the Georgia Constitution is divided into sectins (Articles)
c)
Only the U.S. Constitution sets requirements for who can be elected
d)
Only the U.S. Constitution has been amended
11.
What are the four parts of Georgia's constitution?
a)
Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, and Amendments
b)
Preamble, Grievances, Declaration, and Amendments
c)
Preamble, Grievances, Articles, Amendments
d)
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and Additions
12.
The state government is structured around three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. What concept does this illustrate?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Republican Government
d)
Representative Democracy
13.
If the governor vetoes a bill, the legislature can override the veto by a....
a)
two-thirds vote of both houses
b)
the unanimous vote of both houses
c)
two-thirds vote of the Senate
d)
majority vote in the House of Representatives
14.
The Governor's vetoing of a bill that the General Assembly approves is an example of what principle?
a)
checks and balances
b)
judicial review
c)
separation of powers
d)
representative government
15.
What is the main role of the General Assembly?
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws and administer justice
d)
Meet in committees
16.
A reason the committee system in our state legislature is necessary?
a)
The General Assembly must consider over 1,000 proposals every session
b)
It allows more people from each party to be leaders
17.
A reason the committee system in our state legislature is necessary?
a)
No legislator can be an expert on every topic
b)
It allows Assembly members to only look at legislation from their own districts
18.
Approval of a bill requires a _______ of the total membership of that house - equivalent of ninety-one "yes" votes in the House or twenty-nine in the Senate.
a)
simple majority
b)
unanimous vote
c)
3/4 majority
d)
2/3 majority
19.
Which of the following is a quality you must have in order to be a state legislator?
a)
Must be a resident of Georgia for at least two years
b)
Must be born in the U.S
20.
Which of the following is a quality you must have in order to be a state legislator?
a)
Must be a resident of the district you represent for at least a year
b)
Must be at least 18 years old
21.
What is the first step in creating laws in the state of Georgia?
a)
introducing a bill
b)
signing by the governor
c)
reviewing by committees
d)
voting on a resolution
22.
The main role of the governor and all the state agencies
a)
Enforce the laws
b)
Make laws
c)
Interpret and administer justice
d)
Campaign for other canidates
23.
What is a quality you must have in order to be Governor or Lieutenant Governor?
a)
Must be a U.S. citizen for 15 years
b)
Must be born in Georgia
24.
What is a quality you must have in order to be Governor or Lieutenant Governor?
a)
Must be a resident of Georgia for 6 years
b)
Must be a Republican or a Democrat
25.
What is a quality you must have in order to be Governor or Lieutenant Governor?
a)
Must be at least 30 years old
b)
Must be born in Georgia
26.
What state agency is correctly matched with the way they help our executive branch enforce the state's law?
a)
The Georgia Department of Education - sets the curriculum and oversees local school districts
b)
Woodstock city police - give you tickets for speeding
c)
The Natinal Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - regulates which companies can launch rockets into space
d)
The Republican party - endorses certain people for the position of governor
27.
The person who presides over the Georgia Senate is?
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Leader of the majority party
c)
Most senioor member of the Senate
d)
Speaker of the Senate
28.
According to Georgia's constitution, a Lieutant Governor can serve in that capacity for?
a)
an unlimited number of terms
b)
four consecutives years
c)
eight consecutive years
d)
two terms
29.
Which of the following statements BEST describes how the executive branch of the government adminsters programs and enforces laws?
a)
by creating state agencies to carry out laws
b)
by passing laws that make sure the rules are followed
c)
by taxing businesses and people until they obey the law
d)
by sending in the military to make sure laws are followed
30.
What is one way a civil case is different from a criminal case?
a)
Civil cases begin when one party sues another
b)
Civil cases end when a jury finds one party guilty
c)
Civil cases begin when someone is suspected of breaking the law
d)
Civil cases end when the judge reads the sentence to be carried out
31.
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
a)
Interpret laws and administer justice
b)
Make laws
c)
Enforce laws
d)
Oversee the executive branch
32.
How are justices serving on the Georgia Supreme Court put in their position?
a)
elected by the people
b)
appointed by the governor
c)
selected by the State Bar of Georgia
d)
selected by the House of Representatives and confirmed by the Senate
33.
After being arrested, the hearing held within 24 to 48 hours is called?
a)
arraignment
b)
trial by judge
c)
booking
d)
sentencing
34.
Which statement best describes the clear distinction between civil and criminal law?
a)
Civil law is concerned with disputes between individuals while criminal law is concerned with wrongs committed against individuals, but also society.
b)
Civil law is where a case begins criminal is where a case goes if it is being escalted.
c)
Civil law includes cases that are heard on local and state levels while criminal law is under the jurisdiction of the federal court system.
d)
It is difficult to determine a distinction between civil and criminal law. They share many variables and you must look for details to distinguish the two.
35.
What occurs after a bill is approved by both houses of the Georgia General Assembly?
a)
The Governor either signs the bill into law, doesn't sign it and it becomes law, or vetoes it.
b)
The President of the United States finalizes the bills.
c)
The Judicial branch sends the bill to the state Supreme Court for review.
d)
The citizens of the state vote on the bill in the next primary election
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