What is the difference between the number of terms for the Gov and Lt. Gov?

Lt. Gov is unlimited # and Gov is limited to 2 consecutive

A conference committee is.........

works to reconcile two different bills on the same topic

All of the following are responsibilities of the Governor EXCEPT for......

determines whether laws are constitutional

In the juvenile system, unruly behavior is .............

would not be a crime if committed by an adult

Georgia's two appellate courts are ...................

Court of Appeals and Supreme Court

Which list is the correct order for how a bill becomes a law?

given to comm, bill is debated, bill is voted on, gov signs

A joint committee is............

members from different political parties

In juvenile system, a delinquent behavior is............

breaks a law and is considered a crime

Which is the correct order of steps in the jury trial?

jury selection, pres. of evidence, verdict, sentencing

An ad hoc committee..........

is created for special purposes

MAIN benefit of committees in the General Assembly is..........

save time by reviewing and editing bills

Jurisdiction describes...........

cases a court hears & the geographical area a court controls

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Government Unit Test 23-24

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1
What is the difference between the number of terms for the Gov and Lt. Gov?
Lt. Gov is unlimited # and Gov is limited to 2 consecutive
Both are allowed unlimited # of terms
Both are limited to 2 consecutive terms
Gov is unlimited # and Lt. Gov is limited to 2 consecutive
2
What step in the trial process would a defendant find themselves discovering their fate?
trial
arraignment
sentencing
arrest
3
What is the largest source of revenue for the state?
the state lottery
fees and sales
individual income taxes
sales taxes
4
What is the only court with jurisdiction over death penalty cases?
Supreme Court
Magistrate court
Court of Appeals
Probate court
5
Who is the highest ranking member of the House?
majority leader
Speaker of the House
minority leader
Head of Committees
6
A conference committee is.........
works to reconcile two different bills on the same topic
contains members from both parties
created for special purposes
is permanent
7
What two chambers make up the General Assebly?
Senate and Supreme court
House of Representatives and Juvenile court
Senate and and House of Reps
Supreme Court
8
All of the following are responsibilities of the Governor EXCEPT for......
determines whether laws are constitutional
presenting a budget
appoints people to head executive offices
signs legislation into laws
9
In the juvenile system, unruly behavior is .............
would not be a crime if committed by an adult
punishable by up to two years in a YDC
breaking a law and its considered a crime
handled through informal adjustment
10
All are requirements to run for Senator EXCEPT for.............
Must be a citizen of the US
Must be at least 25 years old
Must be at least 30 years old
Must have lived in Ga for at least two years
11
Georgia's two appellate courts are ...................
Supreme Court and Juvenile Court
Supreme Court and State Court
Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
Court of Appeals and State Court
12
What trial court handles felonies?
Superior
Probate
State
Magistrate
13
How long do Gen Assembly members serve in a term?
2 years
Unlimited years
4 years
6 years
14
Crime where the death penalty is an option.............
appeal
misdemeanor
capital felony
felony
15
How long is a term for the governor and Lt. gov?
2 years
8 years
6 years
4 years
16
Which list is the correct order for how a bill becomes a law?
given to comm, bill is voted on, bill is debated, gov signs
given to comm, bill is debated, bill is voted on, gov signs
gov signs, bill is debated, bill is voted on, given to comm
given to comm, bill is debated, gov signs, bill is voted on
17
In Georgia, appellate courts have no..............
procedures
hearings
judges
juries
18
A standing committee is........
is permanent
contains members from both parties
created for special purposes
to reconcile two different bills from different parties
19
Crime where the punishment is less than one year is called a........
appeal
misdemeanor
capital felony
felony
20
General Assembly's most important job is ...................
campaigning for re-election
serving on committees
listening to lobbyists
voting on proposed bills
21
A person who is accused of a wrongdoing is the..........
jury
judge
defendant
plaintiff
22
All are requirements for running for Representative EXCEPT for ........
Must have a law degree
Must be a citizen of the US
must be at least 21 years of age
Must have lived in Ga for at least two years
23
What are the two kinds of courts in the judicial system?
Trial and Supreme
Appellate and Supreme
Trial and Appellate
General and Supreme
24
Who would replace the Governor if they couldn't fulfill their duties?
State Attorney General
majority leader
Lt Governor
Speaker of the House
25
How are Ga's Supreme court justices chosen?
nominated by the General Assembly
Elected by the citizens
promoted from lower courts
appointed by the Gov
26
A joint committee is............
permanent
to reconcile bills from different parties on same topic
members from different political parties
created for specific purposes
27
In juvenile system, a delinquent behavior is............
handled through informal adjustment
breaks a law and is considered a crime
punishment up to two years in a detention center
would not be a crime if committed by an adult
28
In a general election, the Gov and Lt Gov are........
required to be of same political parties
elected as a pair
elected separately
required to be of diff political parties
29
Which court handles wills and inheritances, marriage and firearm licenses?
Juvenile
Magistrate
State
Probate
30
The actual work of the General Assembly takes place ............
town hall meetings
in house districts
in committee work
in recess
31
The presiding officer of the Senate is also the.............
Lt. Governor
Governor
minority party leader
majority party leader
32
What are the qualifications for running for Lt. Gov?
same as the House of Rep
same as the Senate
same as the governor
same as governor except can be only 25
33
Which court handles crimes like traffic violations?
State
Superior
Juvenile
Probate
34
What court is likely to have heard a case prior to the Supreme Court?
Court of Appeals
Magistrate court
Probate Court
Juvenile Court
35
Which is the correct order of steps in the jury trial?
sentencing, jury selection, pres of evidence, verdict
pres of evidence, verdict, jury selection, sentencing
pres of evidence, jury selection, sentencing, verdict
jury selection, pres. of evidence, verdict, sentencing
36
Which court handles warrants and hears cases of misdemeanors?
Magistrate
State
Superior
Probate
37
The Speaker of the House is elected by...........
Georgia citizens
majority party
members of the House
Governor appointed
38
What is Georgia's largest expense?
transportation
public safety
health care
education
39
An ad hoc committee..........
is permanent
works to create a compromise bill between parties
is created for special purposes
contains members from both parties
40
MAIN benefit of committees in the General Assembly is..........
save time by reviewing and editing bills
ensure bills are passed in the house
force members of political parties to work together
lobbyists influence committees to pass bills
41
What happens to a bill when the governor doesn't sign it nor vetoes it?
gets sent back to House committees
gets sent back to Senate committees
becomes law after 40 days
dies
42
Jurisdiction describes...........
3rd party who has no interest in case & helps w/settlement
cases a court hears & the geographical area a court controls
crimes for which the punishment is greater than one year
government representative in a criminal case
43
The head of the Dept of Education is elected by the ...............
governor
citizens
General Assembly members
Supreme Court Judges
44
Crimes where the punishment is more than one year is called a ......
capital felony
appeal
misdemeanor
felony

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