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Georgia Civics & Government (SS8CG,2,3,4)
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1
Which
courts
most likely handles
minor offenses
like ordinance violations and traffic offenses?
All of the above
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Municipal Courts
2
Which of the following in NOT true about the Georgia Constitution? It establishes...
how the citizens are taxed & what those taxes are used for.
specific laws that the executive branch must enforce.
specific rights that the citizens of Georgia have.
the roles of the three branches of government.
3
Which of the following is an accurate description of
appellate jurisdiction
in the court
These types of courts hear cases for the first time.
Decides whether persons accused of crimes will be charged
The range of actions over which a court has control.
These courts review cases from lower-ranking courts.
4
The state legislature is in session ______ days per year.
90
180
365
40
5
Which of the following is an accurate description of
original jurisdiction
in the court
Decides whether persons accused of crimes will be charged
The range of actions over which a court has control.
These types of courts review cases from lower courts.
These types of courts hear cases for the first time.
6
One term of office for the governor is __________ years.
4
2
6
8
7
The
MAIN
role of the
judicial branch
in Georgia state government is to…
Make sure persons who are a threat to society are in jail
Decide which cases should be sent to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Work with the executive branch to enforce Georgia law.
Interpret & apply the law in order to settle conflicts.
8
Which of the following is
NOT
a part of the executive branch of government?
State agency heads
The governor
The judiciary
The lieutenant governor
9
According to the system of checks & balances, the executive checks the legislative branch by
Impeaching egislators
Proposing constitutional changes
Interpreting laws
Using the power of the veto
10
Which one of these is
NOT
an executive power given to the governor?
Assign heads of agencies
Serve on Legislative Committees
Power to sign bills
Approve the state’s budget
11
The other officials in the executive branch called for by the state constitution are filled by:
state statues
Governor appointments
The general assembly
voter elections
12
Which ways listed above in
NOT
an example of how to solve disputes
peacefully
?
Mediation
Civil Lawsuit
Compromise
Arbitration (a council)
13
The role of the executive branch is to . . .
Pass laws to control the business of the state.
Serve as the guardian of the Georgia constitution.
To determine if laws are Constitutional.
Enforce laws
14
Which branch of Georgia’s government is the largest?
Legislative
Local
Judicial
Executive
15
________ members in the Ga. House of Representatives and ________ members in the Senate.
236;56
435; 100
180; 56
236; 100
16
A _______of members in the General Assembly must approve the same version of the bill.
handful
majority
minority
unanimous
17
The lieutenant governor’s main role is….
To chair State Department of Education.
To run General Assembly’s House of Representatives.
To be the Governor’s Assistant
To succeed the Governor if he or she can no longer serve.
18
Who presides over the General Assembly’s House of Representatives? How does one get that job?
Floor leader… Elected by the voters
Speaker of the house...Elected by members of the House
House president… Appointed by the governor
Party Whip… Appointed by constitutional officers
19
Bob is caught dealing drugs.
Criminal
or
civil
case?
criminal
civil
20
All of the following are qualifications to be governor or Lt. Governor
EXCEPT
…
Must be a citizen of the US for at least 15 years
Must be a legal resident of the state for at least 6 years
Must be at least 30 years old
Must have already served on the legislature as a senator
21
A
misdemeanor
is a less serious crime punishable by a maximum of …
One year in prison and at least $1000 fine
Six months in prison or with no minimum fine
Two years in prison and at least $5000 fine
Less than one year sentence and/or a fine less than $
22
Most of the real work of lawmaking takes place…
In party caucuses
In committees
In legislative districts
On the house floor
23
It takes a ________________majority of members in each house to
override
agovernor’s veto.
three-fourths
five-eighths
one-half
two-thirds
24
My tree falls on your house. Small property damage: Criminal or civil?
criminal
civil
25
A
felony
is a serious crime like murder or burglary that is punishable by a
minimum
of …
Five years in prison and at least $10,000 fine
One year in prison and at least $1000 fine
Six months in prison or with no minimum fine
Two years in prison and at least $5000 fine
26
The Governor’s cabinet (State School Superintendent, Secretary of State, etc.) are chosen by:
state statues
voter elections
The general assembly
Governor appointments
27
Which correctly describes the election & term of members of the General Assembly?
elected by popular vote to two-year terms of office
elected by popular vote to six-year terms of office
appointed by the governor to two-year terms of office
appointed by the governor to six-year terms of office
28
To be a state senator, you have to be ___ years old. To be a representative, you must be ___.
18; 21
21; 25
30; 30
25; 21
29
The General Assembly may enact laws on anything except for subjects
(things)
prohibited by the…
City Charter
Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
30
Which is
NOT
an action that the Governor can take on a bill?
Veto it
Protest against it causing it to be sent back to both houses
Take no action, thus letting it become law automatically
Sign it into law
31
Most judges in the state of Georgia are…
appointed by the president
elected by the people
appointed by the governor
hired by higher ranking judges
32
Any bill to raise or spend money must begin in the…
Judicial
The House
The Senate
Governor's office
33
The maximum number of
consecutive terms
that a Georgia
governor
may serve is
3
1
4
2
