Which statement about the Appalachian Plateau region of GA is correct?

It is the smallest geographic region in the state.

What will MOST LIKELY occur if the state experiences an economic recession?

State agencies will face reductions in funding

Why was the Fall Line very important to the development of Georgia?

Many trading posts were established along it.

Which of these lists the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law?

proposal, committee, floor, conference, passage, governor

Which statement accurately explains Georgia's location?

It is in the southeastern region of North America.

In the aftermath of the 1996 Olympic Games, the city of Atlanta experienced

population growth as young professionals moved to the city

Which of the following statements about the Piedmont region of the state of GA is NOT correct?

It receives large amounts of snowfall every winter.

Which example BEST identifies someone acting as an entrepreneur?

Felice hires people to work in her factory.

Which of the following was associated with Georgia's transition to a royal colony in the 1750s?

Colonists in GA gained more control over government

Why did animosity develop between Native Americans & Spanish missionaries in GA?

Missionaries tried to force their religion & culture on them

What is one way Delta Air Lines has contributed to the growth of Atlanta?

It brings millions of people through Atlanta every year.

Which individual would be permitted to vote in an election in GA?

a recent immigrant to GA who became a citizen 6 months prior

A misunderstanding that many times led to warfare between Europeans & Native Americans?

differences about common ownership of land in North America

Why was the founding of UGA an important development for the country as a whole as well as GA?

Gave the framework for publicly supported higher education

Which of the following is true in a city with a strong mayor-council government?

City council has power to override a mayoral veto

Which BEST describes what Elijah Clarke, Andrew Pickens, & John Dooly had in common?

They led the Patriots at the Battle of Kettle Creek

The importance of entrepreneurs such as Ted Turner & S.. Truett Cathy to the economy of GA is

ability to create employment for others

Which of the following did NOT play a significant role in Jimmy Carter's election to president?

focus on intensifying the arms race with the Soviet Union

With regard to GA, which statement about GA's personal income tax is correct?

People with lower incomes taxed at lower rate than higher

Why were counties originally created in GA?

serve as districts for carrying out state laws & programs

What allowed GA to become the world's leading producer of naval stores in 19th & 20th centuries

the vast pine forests that existed throughout the state

Many of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation can be traced back to

fears of a central government with too much power

The Chattahoochee River was important in the development of GA during the 1800s by connecting

the city of Columbus to the Gulf of Mexico

Which of the following is required in order for a proposed city or town to receive a charter?

It must have at least 200 residents.

Which of the following differs from the office of governor to the office of lieutenant governor

number of consecutive terms allowed

Which one would the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport be the BEST transportation to use?

Contract needs to get from Savannah to LA by tomorrow.

Council-manager government differs from strong mayor-council & weak mayor-council - how?

Council-manager, legislative functions up to city council

Leading up to the 1996 Olympics, immigrants in Atlanta played a significant role in providing

labor necessary for massive improvements to infrastructure

Which is the MOST LIKELY way for shoes to be sent to Athens from a store in Atlanta in 3 days?

They will be transported by truck over highways.

The Savannah River played an important role in the development of GA in all ways EXCEPT

as a link from the city of Atlanta to the Mississippi River

When did the state of GA effectively become a "two-party system"?

During the 1960s at height of civil rights movement

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1
The governor of GA is similar to which official in the federal government?
US Attorney General
Chief Justice of the US
Speaker of the House
President of the US
2
Which statement about the Appalachian Plateau region of GA is correct?
It is the smallest geographic region in the state.
Its rich soil makes it idea for commercial farms.
It is covered with old pine forests.
Its main natural resource is coal.
3
How many primary barrier islands are located off the coast of GA?
9
14
5
20
4
Which one separates the Piedmont region of GA from the state's Coastal Plain region?
the Tallulah Gorge
the Chattahoochee River
the Fall Line
the Blue Ridge Mountains
5
Interstate 75 provides GA businesses access to which major US markets? Pick all that apply.
Chicago
New York City
Detroit
Cincinnati
6
What will MOST LIKELY occur if the state experiences an economic recession?
State agencies will face reductions in funding
Local governments finance state social services
City governments forced to remit more local taxes to state
Property sales taxes will be suspended to encourage spending
7
What is the largest source of revenue for the state of Georgia?
personal income taxes
sales taxes
corporate income taxes
property taxes
8
Why was the Fall Line very important to the development of Georgia?
Many trading posts were established along it.
Swamps found along it provided settlers with fertile soil.
Vast deposits of coal were discovered in the area.
Mountains in the area protected settlers from invasion.
9
Which of these lists the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law?
proposal, floor, committee, conference, passage, governor
proposal, committee, floor, conference, passage, governor
proposal, governor, floor, committee, conference, passage
proposal, governor, committee, floor, conference, passage
10
Which statement accurately explains Georgia's location?
It is along the Pacific Coast in the western hemisphere.
It is in the northwestern region of South America.
It is along the Atlantic Coast in the Eastern hemisphere.
It is in the southeastern region of North America.
11
In the aftermath of the 1996 Olympic Games, the city of Atlanta experienced
a decrease in entrepreneurship as businesses went to rural
population growth as young professionals moved to the city
racial tensions as the games exposed the economic inequality
economic instability as the city tried to recover the costs
12
_________ is often considered both a right and a responsibility of GA citizens.
voting
obeying the law
registering for the draft
paying taxes
13
Which of the following statements about the Piedmont region of the state of GA is NOT correct?
It consists primarily of hills and valleys.
It is the most heavily populated region in the state.
It is located north of the Coastal Plain region.
It receives large amounts of snowfall every winter.
14
Which example BEST identifies someone acting as an entrepreneur?
Miguel gives money to a charity.
Jared buys groceries to feed his family.
Felice hires people to work in her factory.
Arin works as a clerk at the city hall.
15
Which of the following was associated with Georgia's transition to a royal colony in the 1750s?
Trade between Native Americans & colonists increased.
The royal governor banned the practice of slavery.
King of England only wanted Catholicism.
Colonists in GA gained more control over government
16
Why did animosity develop between Native Americans & Spanish missionaries in GA?
Native Americans raided the missions to frighten them away
Missionaries tried to force their religion & culture on them
Missionaries encroached on Native American religious sites
Native Americans demanded payment for agricultural advice
17
What is one way Delta Air Lines has contributed to the growth of Atlanta?
It provides free transportation to professional sports teams
It built Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
It brings millions of people through Atlanta every year.
It's the only company that offers flights to or from airport
18
The Chattahoochee River is the primary water source for millions of GA people in which region?
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
19
Companies such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and Home Depot MOST LIKELY directly impacted
Atlanta's prison system
Atlanta's government
Atlanta's travel industry
Atlanta's economy
20
Which individual would be permitted to vote in an election in GA?
a citizen of GA who is declared mentally incompetent
a resident alien who resides in GA and turned 18
a convicted felon who is incarcerated in a GA prison
a recent immigrant to GA who became a citizen 6 months prior
21
A misunderstanding that many times led to warfare between Europeans & Native Americans?
disagreement about a division of labor between men & women
differences about common ownership of land in North America
Native Americans wants white Europeans to adopt their cutoms
wants a common language and culture throughout North America
22
Why was the founding of UGA an important development for the country as a whole as well as GA?
An example of the economic benefits of private schools
Offered scholarships for Native American students
First institution of higher learning in US to admit women
Gave the framework for publicly supported higher education
23
Which of the following is true in a city with a strong mayor-council government?
Mayor serves as ceremonial head & has little authority
City council appoints a manager to oversee operations
City council has power to override a mayoral veto
Mayor works with city manager to carry out functions
24
Which BEST describes what Elijah Clarke, Andrew Pickens, & John Dooly had in common?
They led the Patriots at the Siege of Savannah
They led the Loyalists at the Battle of Kettle Creek
They led the Patriots at the Battle of Kettle Creek
They led the Loyalists at the Siege of Savannah
25
What is the most populated region in Georgia?
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
26
The importance of entrepreneurs such as Ted Turner & S.. Truett Cathy to the economy of GA is
ability to create employment for others
ability to influence government economic policies
impact on state politics
sponsorship of GA sporting teams & events
27
Which of the following did NOT play a significant role in Jimmy Carter's election to president?
promise to help recover from stagflation of the economy
appeal as a political outsider following years of conflict
honesty and transparency during the Watergate scandal
focus on intensifying the arms race with the Soviet Union
28
With regard to GA, which statement about GA's personal income tax is correct?
All Georgians' income is taxed at the same rate regardless
People with higher incomes are taxed lower than lower income
People with lower incomes taxed at lower rate than higher
All Georgians pay same dollar amount in income tax
29
The GA Supreme Court's power to determine the constitutionality of GA laws is part of what?
checks and balances
republicanism
limited government
popular sovereignty
30
Why were counties originally created in GA?
to be responsible for education across the state
serve as districts for carrying out state laws & programs
provide one certain special service not provided by cities
collect taxes and finance local government
31
What allowed GA to become the world's leading producer of naval stores in 19th & 20th centuries
the state's extensive highway system
the widespread use of Native American labor
the vast pine forests that existed throughout the state
the shift in population distribution from urban to rural
32
Many of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation can be traced back to
citizens' refusal to pay taxes of any kind
fears of a central government with too much power
laissez-faire economic policies of the federal government
concerns over states operating autonomously
33
The Chattahoochee River was important in the development of GA during the 1800s by connecting
the city of Augusta to the Gulf of Mexico
the city of Columbus to the Gulf of Mexico
the city of Augusta to the Atlantic Ocean
the city of Columbus to the Atlantic Ocean
34
Georgia spends the GREATEST percentage of its revenue on
transportation
education
health care
corrections
35
Which of the following was NOT a reason the Georgia colony was founded?
defense
glory
charity
economics
36
Choosing which service to provide with limited revenue is an example of what economic principal
entrepreneurship
scarcity
specialization
marginal cost
37
Which of the following is required in order for a proposed city or town to receive a charter?
It must be located at least 20 miles from the nearest city.
It must pay an incorporation fee to the GA General Assembly.
It must first establish K-12 schools.
It must have at least 200 residents.
38
Which of the following differs from the office of governor to the office of lieutenant governor
qualifications for the office
how the office is elected
the time of year that the office is elected
number of consecutive terms allowed
39
Which one would the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport be the BEST transportation to use?
Contract needs to get from Savannah to LA by tomorrow.
Denise needs a cell phone sent from Atlanta to Dalton.
A business wants to send a load of scrap metal to Memphis.
Alan is moving from GA to Italy and wants to ship his car.
40
2nd oldest Native American culture in GA; nomadic small game hunters; developed grooved axes
Archaic Indians
Mississippian Indians
Woodland Indians
Paleo Indians
41
The US government gave the state over $100 million to build a commuter rail system called state
property tax
government bond
corporate tax
federal grant
42
Who holds the position of president of the GA State Senate?
the elected leader of the majority party
the lieutenant governor
the governor
the longest-serving senator
43
What prompted a significant increase in manufacturing activity in GA?
US involvement in WWII
crop failure during the Dust Bowl
passage of the 13th Amendment
the end of the Civil War
44
Council-manager government differs from strong mayor-council & weak mayor-council - how?
Council-manager, executive functions shared by mayor/council
Council-manager, legislative functions up to city council
Council-manager, executive functions are mayor's job
Council-manager, legislative shared by mayor/council
45
In the GA court system, which power is exclusive to the GA Supreme Court?
ability to review criminal cases
ability to conduct felony trials
ability to resolve civil disputes
ability to overturn laws
46
Leading up to the 1996 Olympics, immigrants in Atlanta played a significant role in providing
investment needed to revitalize the city's downtown
investment needed to complete new housing projects
labor necessary to allow farms to keep up with restaurants
labor necessary for massive improvements to infrastructure
47
All of the following were changes made during Georgia's royal colony period EXCEPT
land ownership
government
slavery
religion
48
Which is the MOST LIKELY way for shoes to be sent to Athens from a store in Atlanta in 3 days?
They will be transported on a container ship.
They will be transported on an airplane.
They will be transported by train.
They will be transported by truck over highways.
49
The Savannah River played an important role in the development of GA in all ways EXCEPT
as a shipping route between major cities & Atlantic Ocean
by providing drinking water for residents of the state
by providing hydroelectric power for homes & factories
as a link from the city of Atlanta to the Mississippi River
50
As a GA Congressional Representative, Tom Watson supported reforms that MOST benefited whom?
civil servants
agrarian workers
textile mill workers
large plantation owners
51
When did the state of GA effectively become a "two-party system"?
During the 1950s at height of Red Scare in US
During the 1960s at height of civil rights movement
During the 1860s as the state underwent Reconstruction
During the 1930s as the state hurt from the Great Depression
52
Why did the Georgia legislature decide to make Louisville the state capital in 1786?
It moved the capital to a city named after Louis XVI.
An extensive railroad system linked it to Georgia's cities.
Louisville's central location would make it easy to travel.
The federal government paid for the land to build it.
53
If the governor vetoes a bill, how can the legislature enact the bill into law?
They can override the veto with 2/3 vote in both houses.
A 2/3 vote in Senate will override the veto without House.
They can override the veto with a simple majority in both.
A simple majority vote in House will override the veto.
54
In 1779, American colonists attacked Savannah in an attempt to regain control of it. Why?
Controlling Savannah would stop Great Britain from supplies.
Capturing Savannah would force British to retreat.
The colonists promised to return land to Native Americans.
The city was the last British stronghold and may end the war
55
Which represents the primary benefit of the committee system of the GA General Assembly?
ensures important discussions can be held in secret
ensures no members have more power than others
ensures all proposed laws are carefully examined
Ensures all members are properly doing their jobs
56
Georgia is located on the continent of _____________?
Europe
Asia
South America
North America
57
Elected to serve as GA governor for 4 terms, Eugene Talmadge was a controversial figure because
the decline of GA economy during his tenure in office
his unwavering support of federal policies
the questionable means by which he achieved his goals
his decision to desegregate state universities
58
How does an adjudicatory hearing differ from an adult criminal trial in Georgia?
Defendant not permitted to subpoena witnesses in adj hearing
Defendant no right to request a jury in adj hearing
defendant not permitted to have an attorney present in adj
defendant's right against self-incrimination is suspended
59
In the 1920s, new forms of financing, such as credit, led American families to
save more money than ever before
rely on a single income
no longer make large purchases
spend more money than they had
60
Which BEST illustrates the importance of GA transportation systems to businesses in the state?
Two ports are for domestic trade;airport is international.
Railroad is domestic;interstate is international.
Interstates are domestic;ports are international.
Airport is domestic;railroad is international.
61
What is the natural boundary that separates the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions?
Atlantic coastline
Appalachian Mountains
Fall Line
Savannah River
62
Which correctly describes the election and 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 six year terms
appointed by the governor to two year terms
63
Revenue collected by the city of Dalton, Georgia, helps pay for
expenses at the Fort Benning Army Base
scholarships for students pursuing higher education
the local fire and police departments
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
64
Under which governor was Georgia's poll tax repealed?
Ellis Arnall
Eugene Talmadge
Jimmy Carter
Lester Maddox
65
In the GA judicial system, the court MOST LIKELY to hear an appeal from the Juvenile Court is
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Probate Court
Appeals Court
66
All of the following are strategies for solving conflicts EXCEPT
war
compromise
negotiation
collaboration
67
The Savannah River played an major role in the development of GA in all of the following BUT
serving as a shipping route between cities & the Atlantic
providing drinking water for the city of Augusta
providing settlers with marshland ideal for growing rice
serving as a link from Atlanta to the Mississippi River
68
All of the following are sections included in the GA state constitution EXCEPT
Bill of Rights
Court Case Summaries
Voting and Elections
Amendments
69
Which of these examples is a secondary source of information about industrialization?
diary of a factory worker
letter written by an immigrant textile worker
photograph of a child working in a factory
textbook chapter about Andrew Carnegie
70
Which form of local government preserves the separation of powers seen in state & federal govt?
council-manager
strong mayor-council
weak mayor-council
commission
71
Why is the population of GA heavily concentrated in the Atlanta area?
Atlanta has a larger geographic area than other cities.
Other parts have tried to maintain their historic population
The airport & highways make it a major transportation hub.
Agricultural areas are more productive than urban areas.
72
What were 3 reasons that the English government desired to colonize North America?
to enable poor English families to move to the colonies
to challenge Spanish control of land in the Americas
to gain control of natural resources in the New World
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism
73
Which statement accurately explains Georgia's location?
It is along the Pacific Coast in the Western Hemisphere.
It is along the Atlantic Coast in the Eastern Hemisphere.
It is in the northwestern region of South America.
It is in the southeastern region of North America.
74
Under which court's jurisdiction would a case of a fifteen year old charged with murder fall?
the state Superior Court
the state Supreme Court
a juvenile court
a magistrate court
75
Georgia's 4 transportation systems improve both intrastate and interstate trade and help
provide protection for residents.
prevent overpopulation in rural communities.
prevent outbreaks of disease in metropolitan areas.
provide thousands of jobs for residents.
76
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the Great Depression?
the return of many immigrant workers to their home countries
a lack of government regulation of major industries
the overproduction of agricultural goods
a significant reduction in consumer spending
77
What must GA state agencies do to meet their goals?
raise funding independently of the legislature
build public support for their policies
maintain independence from the state legislature
work with local governments to enact policies
78
How does scarcity affect public schools?
They must compete with each other for academic resources.
They must compete with other government services for funding
They must compete with private schools for enrollment.
They must compete with the media for students' attention.
79
Why were "Jim Crow" laws passed in GA?
to provide financial relief to farmers
to protect the civil rights of minorities
to enforce the policy of segregation
to encourage industrial growth
80
House of Representatives has ___ members.
210
120
90
180
81
Why did the Zimmermann Telegram sway the public opinion from neutrality to intervention in WWI?
Germany detailed its plan to sink American passenger ships
Germany requested Japaneses assistance in capturing Hawaii
Germany promised Mexico territory if it joined against US
Germany detailed its plan to invade US Carrubeab territories
82
The controversy surrounding the Yazoo Land Fraud revolved around which issue?
illegal foreclosure of small GA farms
confiscation of Native American lands in eastern GA
distribution of GA land to veterans of the Revolutionary War
illegal sale of land in western GA territory
83
When did major cities shift focus from cotton to textiles and weapons to sell in the South?
Early stages of Civil War
Entry of the US into WWI
Trustee Period of the GA colony
Build-up to American Revolution
84
Which group benefited the MOST from Governor Eugene Talmadge's programs?
sharecroppers
poor people
African Americans
middle-class farmers
85
Which city's development can be attributed to its location in relation to the Ocmulgee River?
Savannah
Augusta
Macon
Columbus
86
Which of the following was the MAIN reason poultry became important to GA after WWII?
The US soldiers needed a ready supply of protein.
Raising poultry required fewer workers.
Farmers were able to charge higher prices for poultry.
Food preferences changed as a result of the war.
87
Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Maynard Jackson during his service as mayor?
He oversaw the reform of Atlanta's public schools.
He secured Atlanta's selection as host city of the Olympics.
He helped minority businesses get government contracts.
He overhauled and expanded Atlanta's airport & train system.
88
Northern GA is a major tourist destination. Why is it cooler than the rest of the state?
more vegetation
lower precipitation
higher elevation
less sunlight
89
The Charter of 1732 required Georgia's colonists to produce which good?
cotton
coal
peanuts
silk
90
In which way do special-purpose governments differ from other local governments?
Comprised of state agencies that operate under General Asmbl
Funding is provided through the collection of property taxes
Dedicate all of their resources to one specific purpose.
Leaders of them are elected rather than appointed.
91
Why must a bill go before the Legislative Counsel before being introduced to legislators?
To see if bill will gain approval from GA Supreme Court
To determine any legal precedents that could help approval
To see if potential legal issues associated with bill
To coordinate with governor's office to ensure passage
92
If asked the location of GA on a Mercator projection, which are correct? Pick all that apply.
Georgia is located to the west of Europe.
Georgia is located south of Canada.
Georgia is located to the north of Cuba.
Georgia is located to the east of Brazil.
93
A student is asked to describe the location of GA in relation to the rest of the world, choose
Georgia is located directly south of Africa.
Georgia is located directly east of Brazil.
Georgia is located directly north of Cuba.
Georgia is located directly west of Australia.
94
Why did Sherman fight so hard to take Atlanta only to destroy it?
Citizens proved unruly and were too difficult to suppress
It was too costly to hold due to constant Confederate siege
Union forces were less & troops were needed on the front
The city was the South's major center of manufacturing
95
Where the Piedmont and Coastal Plain meet that features a drop in elevation and waterfalls?
Tallulah Gorge
the barrier islands
Amicalola Falls
the Fall Line
96
Georgia is located in the _____________ and the ________________ hemisphere.
eastern, western
northern, western
eastern, southern
northern, eastern
97
Colonial Georgians cultivated mulberry trees in order to produce which valuable good?
wine
dye
silk
lumber
98
Union strategy of the Civil War that incorporated a plan to blockade Southern ports
Anaconda Plan
Union Blockade
None of the above
Anaconda Act

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