Which executive branch department would be mostassociated with the news headline listed below?

The Department of Economic Development

The main difference between criminal law and civil law is...

Criminal protects from wrong-doers, civil deals with relat's

All of the following are the duties of the members ofthe GeorgiaGeneral Assembly except for...

Negotiatingtreaties with other states

Which of the following is NOT a right uniquely guaranteed by the Georgia Constitution?

The right not to be killed for a crime

No body got 50% + 1 vote in the first election

What is the purpose of the articles of the Georgia Constitution?

Outlines rights and rules for citizens and government.

On the Georgia state seal, three columned structure represents what?

The 3 branches of the state government.

Under civil law, which of these is the ONLY punishmenta defendant can receive?

Thedefendant must reimburse the plaintiff.

What is a referendum?

When voters have the opportunity to vote on a law.

The BODIES being described in the paragraph below are...

The GeneralAssembly Committee System

Which is the difference in theterms in office of Georgia’sgovernor and lieutenant governor?

ltgov unlimited, gov can serve only 8 consecutive years.

Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?

The governor having a congressman arrested for making a law

The main purpose of the separation of powers is to make sure that...

one branch of gov'tdoesn't get too strong.

Which lists the correct order of thelegislative for a bill to become a law in Georgia?

Proposal,comm act, floor act, conference, pass, act by gov

Under the governmental idea of Checks and Balances,the judicial branch has the ability to...

Overturn a lawthat has been passed if it is unconstitutional

How is the Speaker of the House chosen?

elected by all themembers of the House.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how separation of powers works?

The Governor has sole power to make, enforce and judge laws

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1
Which of the following is a responsibility of citizens that is suggested but not mandatory?
Holding a job
Paying Taxes
Voting
Serving on Juries
2
The word Justice is associated with which branch of the Georgia government?
executive branch
judicial branch
legislative branch
presidential branch
3
The word moderation is associated with which branch of the Georgia state government?
presidential branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
executive branch
4
Which two courts have judges that are elected to a 6 year term?
Juvenile andMagistrate
Court ofAppeals and Supreme
Probate andState
Magistrateand Superior
5
The word wisdom is associated with which branch of the Georgia state government?
presidential branch
executive branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
6
All of the following are types of committees found inthe GeorgiaGeneral Assembly except for...
RegulationsCommittee
Ad HocCommittee
StandingCommittee
ConferenceCommittee
7
What are the two major political parties in the state of Georgia?
Liberal andConservative
Green andLibertarian
Democrat andRepublican
A) Tea andSocialist
8
Which executive branch department would be mostassociated with the news headline listed below?
The Department of PublicSafety
The Department ofEducation
The GA Department ofNatural Resources
The Department of Economic Development
9
Which department of the executive branch isresponsible for the Georgia Highway Patrol?
The Department of Economic Development
The GA Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Education
The Department ofPublic Safety
10
Just being able to “agree to disagree” is a goodexample of...
Winning a trial by jury
Getting charged with amisdemeanor
Getting someone to votefor you.
Settling a dispute peacefully
11
What are the three words of the Georgia State Moto?
Freedom, Wisdom and Education
Education, Justice and Freedom
Wisdom, Justice and Prosperity
Wisdom, Justice and Moderation
12
Where in the state constitution are the rights of citizens outlined?
Article I: The Bill of Rights
Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions
Article II: Voting and Elections
Article VIII: Education
13
The main difference between criminal law and civil law is...
Criminal law is not as important as civil laws.
Criminal applies to people >21, civil applies to people <21
Criminal protects from wrong-doers, civil deals with relat's
Criminal laws are dealt with in courts, civil lawsare not.
14
All of the following are the duties of the members ofthe GeorgiaGeneral Assembly except for...
Passing thestate’s operating budget
Enactinglaws
Serving onstanding committees
Negotiatingtreaties with other states
15
Which of the following is NOT a right uniquely guaranteed by the Georgia Constitution?
The right not to be killed for a crime
The right to worship GOD according to your own conscience
The right to fish and hunt
The right not to be whipped for a crime.
16
Serious crimes such as arson, murder, rape andgrand theft are called...
Misdemeanors
Terrorism
Transgressions
Felonies
17
How many major political parties do we have in America? We have a ____- party system.
Many
Two
Three
One
18
The part of the Georgia Judicial Systems whoseresponsibilities are listed below is...
TheCourt of Appeals
TheProbate Court
The Magistrate Court
TheSupreme Court
19
Which member of the Georgia government must meet thequalifications listed below?
GeorgiaAttorney General
GeorgiaGovernor
Georgia State Senator
GeorgiaHouse of Representative Member
20
The items below are all the responsibilities ofwhich part of Georgia’scourt system?
Juvenile Court
Magistrate Court
Probate Court
Superior Court
21
The soldier on the state symbol is there as a representative of what?
The citizens of Georgia
Georgia's commitment to fighting for independance
The Georgia National Guard
The Governor of Georgia
22
What is a run-off?
The first election was rained out and has to be rescheduled
Not enough people voted in the first election
No body got 50% + 1 vote in the first election
The winner in the first election cheated, so we vote again
23
What is the purpose of the articles of the Georgia Constitution?
Address how Georgia trades with other states in the US.
Determine how Georgia interacts with the Federal Government.
Outlines rights and rules for citizens and government.
Set limits on which countries Georgia makes treaties with.
24
Which member of the Georgia government must meet thequalifications listed below?
Georgia Governor
Georgia Attorney General
Georgia State<span> Senator</span>
Georgia House of Representative Member
25
What is NOT a requirement to vote in Georgia?
Have to be at least 18 years old.
Must be a legal resident of the county where you will vote.
Must be a legal resident of the USA
Have to own land in Georgia.
26
On the Georgia state seal, three columned structure represents what?
The three flags in the history of Georgia
The 3 branches of the state government.
The three kings responsible for helping to create Georgia.
The 3 branches of the armed forces.
27
Under civil law, which of these is the ONLY punishmenta defendant can receive?
Thedefendant must pay a fine to the government.
Thedefendant must reimburse the plaintiff.
Thedefendant may be given the death penalty
Thedefendant can be imprisoned.
28
What is a referendum?
When voters get to vote to get rid of elected officials.
When voters decide to write in a candidate not on the ballot
When voters declare a law unconstitutional.
When voters have the opportunity to vote on a law.
29
The descriptors below are describing which member ofthe Georgiagovernment?
LieutenantGovernor
Speaker ofthe House
AttorneyGeneral
Governor
30
The BODIES being described in the paragraph below are...
The PublicService Commission
The StateAffairs Council
The LaborRelations Board
The GeneralAssembly Committee System
31
Which is the difference in theterms in office of Georgia’sgovernor and lieutenant governor?
gov is limited to only one term, lt gov is limited to two
ltgov unlimited, gov can serve only 8 consecutive years.
governoris elected for life, lt gov appointed every 2years.
lt gov can only serve 1 term, gov can serve only 24 terms.
32
Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?
A governor vetoing a bill passed by congress
The Georgia Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional
The governor having a congressman arrested for making a law
Congress overriding a veto by a 2/3 vote.
33
Which member’s role isto promote the interests of the Governor on the House floor?
MinorityLeader
Floor Leader
Speaker ofthe House
LieutenantGovernor
34
The main purpose of the separation of powers is to make sure that...
one branch of gov'tdoesn't get too strong.
the executive branch maintains completecontrol of the gov't.
the judiciary is excluded from the decision making process.
the people of Gacontrol what the government can do.
35
All of the following are parts of the pretrial processexcept for...
PleaBargaining
Booking
Preliminaryhearing
Jurydeliberation
36
Which lists the correct order of thelegislative for a bill to become a law in Georgia?
Proposal,act by gov, comm act, floor act, conference, pass
Proposal,comm act, floor act, conference, pass, act by gov
Proposal,act by gov, floor act, comm act, conference, pass
Proposal,floor action, committee action, pass, action by gov
37
What are the three types of elections in Georgia?
Primary, General and Specific
Primary, Secondary and Special
Primary, General and Secondary
Primary, General and Special
38
Under the governmental idea of Checks and Balances,the judicial branch has the ability to...
Overturn a lawthat has been passed if it is unconstitutional
Make a lawthat it feels necessary for the people to follow.
Make the people obey all the laws
Require the executive branch to accept all the laws
39
The descriptors below are describing the rolesof...
SpecialInterest Groups
SecretOrganizations
PoliticalAction Committees
PoliticalParties
40
The department of the executive branch whose purposeis mentioned in the statement above is...
The Department ofEconomic Development
The Department of Education
The Department of PublicSafety
The GA Department ofNatural Resources
41
How is the Speaker of the House chosen?
appointed by the governor.
chosen by the previous Speaker
elected by all the people of Georgia.
elected by all themembers of the House.
42
The descriptors below are describing the roles of...
Special Interest Groups
Political Action Committees
Political Parties
Secret Organizations
43
Which of the following is NOT an example of how separation of powers works?
The Governor has sole power to make, enforce and judge laws
Legislature makes laws but has no power to enforce them.
Judiciary checks the constitutionality of laws.
Executive branch enforces laws made by legislature.
44
The executive branch of Georgia’s consists of all of thefollowing positions except for...
TheSecretary of State
The StateSuperintendent of Schools
The Speaker ofthe House
The Governor
45
The 3 columns in the state seal are connected by an arch that is representative of what?
The people holding offices
The State Constitution
The Citizens of Georgia
The importance of the land

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