Which of the following best describes the typical Democrat during Reconstruction?

favored black codes, sharecropping, and tenant farming

Why are cities such as Savannah and Brunswick important to the economy of GA?

serve as deep water ports that handle imports and exports

Why are businesses such as Home Depot, Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, and GA Pacific important?

are major U.S. businesses that are headquartered in GA

What is the ultimate goal of the Dept. of Juvenile Justice in GA?

provide rehabilitation for misdirected juvenile offenders

Which of the following is not a cause of the Great Depression?

crash of the stock market on Black Tuesday

Which of the following courts are located in each Georgia county?

municipal,magistrate,probate, and juvenile courts

I was created in an effort to stabilize the prices of many agricultural products during the Great Depression. Who Am I?

Agricultural Adjustment Administration

What was the ultimate goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

to end segregation and discrimination throughout the U.S.

Which of the following statements is true in reference to political parties?

are organizations that seek to elect members to office

Which of the following is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?

Senate confirms/rejects Governor's department head nominations

How was the Battle of Gettysurg significant during the Civil War?

was the turning point for the Union

Why did misunderstandings between Native Americans and Europeans result in fighting?

common ownership of land in North America

Which of the following scenarios is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?

legislature overrides governor's veto with 2/3 majority vote

How did the federal government respond to the economic crisis of the 1920's?

passed federal legislation known as the New Deal

How did the U.S. get involved in WWII?

bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan

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1
Which of the following best describes the typical Democrat during Reconstruction?
supported the election of Abraham Lincoln
people that cooperated with Congress to rebuild the South
favored black codes, sharecropping, and tenant farming
supported the abolishment of slavery
2
Which of the following land transactions doubled the geographical size of the U.S.?
Seward's Folly
Land Lottery
Pontiacs Rebellion
Louisiana Purchase
3
The Lieutenant Governor can serve in his/her role for an undefined amount of terms.
False
N/A
True
N/A
4
The period before the American Civil War is known as the _____ era.
Renaissance
antebellum
Cold War
Pax Romana
5
Why are cities such as Savannah and Brunswick important to the economy of GA?
serve as the oldest cities in GA
they both were past capitals of GA
liberty ships were constructed there during WWII
serve as deep water ports that handle imports and exports
6
How long is a term for members of the Georgia General Assembly?
3 years
2 years
6 years
4 years
7
The Lieutenant Governor also serves as the _____.
President of the Senate
House of Representatives Clerk
Speaker of the House
committee chairperson
8
How was WWII an important event for the U.S.?
it signaled the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
ended the Great Depression
if forced U.S. armed forces to desegregate
it halted the spread of Communism
9
When did the American Civil War take place?
1861 - 1865
1865 - 1877
1959 - 1973
1877 - 1919
10
How many terms can a member of the GA legislative branch serve?
three
two
undefined
four
11
Why are businesses such as Home Depot, Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, and GA Pacific important?
they all account for a substantial amount of stock
their founders are native Georgians
they are members of the NASDAQ
are major U.S. businesses that are headquartered in GA
12
What is the ultimate goal of the Dept. of Juvenile Justice in GA?
provide rehabilitation for misdirected juvenile offenders
rid society of abnormal teenagers
provide foster care services for minors
incarcerate juveniles that present delinquent behaviors
13
Which of the following is not a cause of the Great Depression?
mismanagement of banks
manufacturers produced more than they could sell
crash of the stock market on Black Tuesday
a small percentage of the U.S. population held the wealth
14
The minimum number of legislators needed to conduct business is known as a _____.
writ
ammendment
quorum
bill
15
The first mayor to bring professional sports to Atlanta was _________.
Lester Maddox
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen
Maynard Jackson
16
Paying taxes and voting are both characteristics of a ___________.
candidate seeking to be elected to office
lobbyists
political party members
a "good citizen"
17
Consumption of Alcoholic beverages by minors is an example of a __________.
felony
status offender
misdemeanor
delinquent behavior
18
Where did over 13,000 Union POW's die during the Civil War?
Chickamuaga
Antietam
Libby Prison
Andersonville
19
Which of the following is not a voting qualification?
legal resident of GA and the county where the citizen lives
18 years of age by the day of election
legal U.S. citizen
a high school graduate
20
During which period of Native American culture were burial mounds and bows utilized?
Archaic
Mississippian
Paleo-Indian
Woodland
21
The Coastal Plain of GA includes all of the following EXCEPT
Tallulah Gorge
Golden Isle
Barrier Islands
Okefenokee Swamp
22
Which of the following organizations was responsible for transitioning slaves to freedmen?
Knights of the White Camelia
Freedman's Bureau
American Civil Liberties Union
the Grange
23
I am responsible for creating a "two ocean" Navy (Atlantic and Pacific Fleet) Who Am I?
Richard B. Russell
John Breckinridge
Carl Vinson
Carl Sanders
24
Which of the following states does GA not share a border with?
Mississippi
Alabama
North Carolina
Florida
25
Which of the following courts are located in each Georgia county?
circuit,magistrate,juvenile, and tax courts
civil,criminal,probate, and juvenile courts
municipal,magistrate,probate, and juvenile courts
criminal,civil,magistrate, and municipal courts
26
Which major body of water does Georgia border?
Savannah River
Atlantic Ocean
Strait of Florida
Gulf of Mexico
27
I was created in an effort to stabilize the prices of many agricultural products during the Great Depression. Who Am I?
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Farm Security Agency
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works Administration
28
What was the ultimate goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
to end segregation and discrimination throughout the U.S.
end apartheid
gain more governmental employment for African Americans
to bring African American Sports teams to Atlanta
29
Which amendment granted voting privileges to ALL U.S. citizens?
14th
13th
19th
15th
30
Which of the following individuals served as a chief organizer of the 1996 Olympic Games?
James earl Carter
William "Billy" Payne
Andrew Young
Ellis Arnall
31
Minor criminal offenses such as jaywalking and speeding are all examples of _____.
misdemeanors
appeals
felonies
warrants
32
The principle of limiting the power of one branch to prevent or weaken other branches is called
checks & balances
separation of powers
enumerated powers
informal powers
33
Which of the following statements is true in reference to political parties?
are organizations that seek to elect members to office
only two major political parties are allowed in an election
were created by the U.S. Constitution to organize elections
voters may not switch parties after registration
34
Which of the following courts is responsible for administering wills and estates and issuing marriage licenses?
Superior
Juvenile
Magistrate
Probate
35
Which of the following is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?
house of representatives hold a quorum to nominate legislators
County commissioners remove the county sheriff from office
mayor suspends the city council
Senate confirms/rejects Governor's department head nominations
36
The Lieutenant Governor is elected at the same time as the Governor.
False
N/A
True
N/A
37
MARTA is an example of a ______.
joint stock company
special purpose district
municipality
limited liability corporation
38
Which of the following U.S. Presidents negotiated the Treaty involving the Panama Canal?
Dwight Eisenhower
Harry Truman
James Earl Carter
Winfield Scott
39
How was the Battle of Gettysurg significant during the Civil War?
was the turning point for the Union
a notorious Confederate prison where over 13,000 POW's died
considered to be the bloodiest battle of the Civil War
the Confederacy implemented total warfare for the first time
40
Which of the following individuals represented GA during the signing of the Decl. of Indepen.?
William Few
Mordecai Shefall
Abraham Baldwin
Button Gwinnett
41
Which of the following battles took place in GA during the Revolutionary war?
Bunkers Hill;Chickamauga
Lexington;Concord
Antietam;Andersonville
Kettle Creek;Siege of Savannah
42
Why did misunderstandings between Native Americans and Europeans result in fighting?
utilization of a common culture in North America
common ownership of land in North America
European adoption of Native American culture
division of labor between men and women
43
Which of the following individuals founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company?
Alonzo Herndon
Henry McNeal Turner
Pink Morton
Thomas Watson
44
Who served as a major spokesperson for the "New South"?
Henry Grady
Lester Maddox
Anselm McClellan
William T. Sherman
45
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?
city council suspends the Governor
legislature overrides governor's veto with 2/3 majority vote
county commissioners remove sheriff from office
judicial branch confirms governor's department department head nominations
46
Which geographical region of the U.S. is GA located in?
Eastwest
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
47
How did the federal government respond to the economic crisis of the 1920's?
assigned tax identification numbers to legitimate businesses
attempted to impeach President Herbert Hoover
initiated a country-wide income tax
passed federal legislation known as the New Deal
48
Which Native American assisted James Oglethorpe in the founding of the Treaty of Savannah?
Sequoyah
Toonahowi
John Ross
Tomochichi
49
I am responsible for conserving soil, fighting forest fires, planting millions of trees during the Depression. Who Am I?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fair Housing Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
50
The period from 1877 - 1919 is known as _______.
antebellum
Reconstruction
New South
Great Depression
51
How did the U.S. get involved in WWII?
election of Abraham Lincoln as Presisdent
rise of nationalism
bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
sinking of the Lusitania
52
Approximately how many counties make up the state of GA?
75
83
159
164
53
How many Justices (judges) serve in the GA Supreme Court?
11
5
9
7
54
Which hemispheres is the state of GA located in?
Northern & Southern
Northern & Western
Eastern & Western
Western & Southern
55
Crimes are categorized as _____ and ___
quorums & warrants
committees & chairpersons
misdemeanors & felonies
plantiffs & defendants
56
Why is the Fall Line important?
consists of rich soil that is conducive to farming
serves as a deep water port for the state
separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plains
serves as the boundary for states involved in water war
57
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?
city council suspends aldermen
Senate confirms/rejects Governor's department head nominations
county commissioners remove sheriff from office
city council suspends the Governor
58
Why did GA experience an agricultural depression prior to the Great Depression?
foreign demand for cotton dropped
boll weevils and the drought had an adverse impact on crops
flooding destroyed crops
overproduction of cotton
59
Which of the following is NOT a contribution made by Georgia to the war effort during WWI?
manufactured food rations for soldiers
the construction of Liberty Ships
manufactured uniforms for soldiers
manufactured cigarettes for soldiers
60
Which of the following is not a goal of the New Deal?
relief
recovery
reform
relinquishment
61
Which of the following individuals served as "principal chief" of the Cherokee tribe?
Geronimo
John Ross
William McIntosh
John Ridge
62
Which political party did members of the Bourbon Triumvirate affiliate themselves with?
Independent
Republican
Unionist
Democrat
63
The introduction to the Constitution is known as the _______.
Bill of Rights
Salutation
Prefix
Preamble
64
How many articles are outlined in the GA state constitution?
11
3
9
15
65
What did the 13 colonies do to sever all political ties with Great Britain?
created the Declaration of Independence
implemented a Quartering Act
developed merchantilism
formed joint stock companies
66
What type of aircraft was exclusively constructed at Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta, GA during WWII?
Blackhawks
B-29
A-10C Thunderbolt
F-15
67
Which U.S. Supreme Court case declared the separate but equal doctrine unconstitutional?
Baker vs Carr
Roe vs Wade
Brown vs Board of Education
Plessy vs Ferguson
68
When did Reconstruction take place?
1929 - 1945
1877 - 1919
1959 - 1973
1865 - 1877
69
In which period did Native Americans make the first contact with Europeans?
Paleo-Indian
Mississippian
Woodland
Archaic
70
Which of the following is not associated with unhappy GA colonist?
women could not inherit property (land)
no production,consumption, distribution of hard liquor
people that didn't own property could not serve on council
slaves were banned from GA
71
How did the state of GA benefit from the 1996 Olympic Games?
more athletes were recruited in GA
GA became an international marketplace
automatically won the bid to host the 2050 Olympics
more low income housing was developed throughout the state
72
Which of the following does not serve as a major roadway in Atlanta?
Interstate 20
Interstate 55
Interstate 285
Interstate 75
73
Which of the following Georgians served as the first governor during the colonial era?
James Wright
Zacariah Hornsby
Archibald Bulloch
John Reynolds
74
Which of the following is not a qualification to be a governor in GA?
must be atleast 30 years of age
legal resident of the U.S. for atleast 15 years
must have practiced law for a minimum of seven years
resident of GA for atleast 6 years before the election
75
When was the colony of GA founded?
1789
1732
1865
1787
76
Written defamation is called ____.
libel
slander
probable cause
inalienable
77
During which period of Native American culture were all traits of a civilization present?
Archaic
Mississippian
Paleo-Indian
Woodland
78
Which branch of GA government is responsible for applying meaning to the law?
judicial
separation of powers
executive
legislative
79
How does the Legislative Branch make laws?
diving the branch into different houses
implementation of a committee system
implementation of popular sovereignty
voting in general elections
80
Which of the following programs was founded by GA Governor, Zell Miller?
FDIC
HOPE
New Deal
TVA
81
Which nation(country) is the state of GA located in?
United Kingdom
United States of America
Australia
France
82
Which method of land distribution allowed the head of household to receive 200 acres of land?
eminent domain
headright system
land lottery
sharecropping
83
Which of the following events is not a cause of the American Civil War?
Missouri Compromise
Election of 1860
Anaconda Plan
the Nullification Crisis
84
Which of the following individuals is not a member of the Bourbon Triumvirate?
Alfred Colquitt
Anselm McClellan
Joseph E. Brown
John B. Gordon
85
What was the fundamental flaw of the Articles of Confederation?
individual states had more authority than the federal gov't
there was no judicial branch at the federal level of gov't
federal government consisted of a unicameral legislature
it resembled the English monarchy
86
Which of the following is not considered a principle outlined in the GA Pledge of Allegiance?
Moderation
Justice
Honor
Wisdom
87
The Lieutenant Governor must belong to the same political party as the Governor.
N/A
N/A
False
True
88
What is the harshest consequence for minors that violate GA's Seven deadly Sins?
receives 10 years probation
life in prison
the ability to obtain a driver's license is revoked
must register as a felon
89
Which U.S. Supreme Court case declared the separate but equal doctrine to be constitutional?
Cunningham vs Walls
Baker vs Carr
Brown vs Board of Education
Plessy vs Ferguson
90
What was the goal of the New South Movement?
to promote segregation
invite more industry to the South and diversify economy
create a stronger alliance with the federal government
encourage Democrats to regain control of state legislatures
91
The forceful removal of Cherokees from their land during the mid 1800's is known as the _____.
Westward Expansion
Great Migration
Trail of Tears
Age of Exploration
92
According to the system of checks & balances, the Judicial branch has the authority to _____.
confirm appointments to the judicial branch
appoint state judges
declare laws unconstitutional
impeach the governor
93
Under which form of city management does the mayor only serve as a ceremonial element?
special purpose district
Council-manager
strong mayor
weak mayor
94
An injury against society is known as a _____.
crime
misdemeanor
felony
warrant
95
Which of the following individuals served as the 39th President of the U.S.?
Harry S. Truman
James Earl Carter
Zachary Buchanan
Walter Fitzgerald Mondale
96
Why was "total warfare" implemented in Atlanta?
drive the Confederacy further West
end Confederate manufacturing capabilities
increase Union soldier morale
to prepare for the "March to the Sea"
97
Individuals that risk financial capital in order to make a profit are known as _____.
lobbyists
conquistadors
entrepreneurs
nomads
98
What does the term "antebellum" mean?
time period prior to the American Civil War
the period prior to the crash of the stock market
the period from 1959 - 1973
the period of 1861 - 1865
99
How was the GA Constitution of 1789 unique?
GA became a Republican based state
it established management plans in towns throughout GA
it created a stronger judicial branch
it established a bicameral legislature
100
How was the Battle of Bloody Marsh significant?
enlarged the colony of GA
created a safe decisive Southern border for the colony of GA
forced the English and French to form an alliance
demonstrated the strength of the Spanish in Florida
101
I served as an aid to Dr. King;elected as the mayor of Atlanta in 1982;served in U.S. Congress
Ralph Abernathy
Benjamin Mays
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
102
Georgia's climate attracts business and industry because ..........
receives less than an inch of snow annually
hurricanes only occur during the Fall season
the climate is mild
tornadoes are non-existent
103
I am the peanut farmer from Plains, GA that served two terms as the Governor of GA. Who Am I?
James (Jimmy)Earl Carter
Carl Sanders
Peter Gordon
Lyndon Johnson
104
What is the purpose of counties in GA?
serve as agents of the state to carry out state laws
collect taxes and finance local government
administer educational goals across the state
to serve as special purpose districts
105
Which conquistador explored most of the Southern United States?
Hernando DeSoto
Christopher Columbus
Juan Cabrillo
Juan Ponce de Leon
106
Which Creek chief negotiated the Treaty of Indian Springs?
John Ross
Sacagewa
Tomochichi
William McIntosh
107
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves in states that were in rebellion with Union
freed slaves throughout the U.S.
created stricter fugitive slave laws
provided sanctuary for runaway slaves that got away
108
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence?
Resolution/Declaration
List of Grievances
Articles
Preamble
109
the theory of separating public facilities and accommodations based on ethnicity is known as __
separatists
apartheid
separate but equal
Jim Crow

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