How does civil law differ from criminal law?

A person found guilty in a civil case typically pays money to the plaintiff

How did the boll weevil affect Georgia's agricultural economy?

It destroyed crops, causing farms to produce less cotton.

Which responsibility of being a citizen is represented by this photo?

the responsibility to serve on juries when called

Which of the following describes an example of how Dr. MLK, Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement?

He was the main speaker at a march to protest for equal rights

Why did Congress add the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution?

to protect and enhance the rights of African Americans

How were Carl Vinson and Richard Russell alike?

They both brought opportunities to Georgia during World War II.

Which sentence BEST describes Eugene Talmadage's opposition to the New Deal's public works programs?

He thought public works programs reflected Communist values.

How did new farming technology introduced after WWII affect farming?

It led to increased productivity with fewer workers

How do deepwater ports such as Ocean Terminal contribute to economic activity in GA?

by providing a hub from which to move goods within Georgia

What is the next step in creating a law after Intro, Committee study, both houses vote to pass the bill

Governor signs the bill into law.

Alonzo Herndon worked to improve the lives of African Americans in Atlanta. Which of the following describes Herndon?

owned barbershops, wealthiest African American in Atlanta

Which statement BEST explains why the 13th Amendment was necessary

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation covered Confederate states only.

Which phrase describes the purpose of the committee system in the GA General Assembly?

to study proposed laws carefully

How does the judicial branch contribute to the government of Georgia?

It interprets the laws and administers justice

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

to raise prices of staple crops by limited supply

How did the trial and lynching of Leo Frank reflect anti-Semitism in Georgia?

Many Georgian's distrusted Jews & assumed his guilt.

How did the goals of the Freedmen's Bureau and the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) differ?

The KKK wanted to scare African American voters.

Which example illustrates delinquent behavior rather than unruly behavior?

stealing and wrecking a neighbor's car

What role does GA's General Assembly play in making spending decisions for the state?

It transforms the governor's proposed budget into an appropriations bill

Which two Reconstruction plans were the most similar?

Lincoln's plan and Johnson's plan

How did Plessy vs. Ferguson affect African Americans at the time?

Created separate facilities for Blacks that were said to be equal

Which primaries were ruled unconstitutional in 1945? How did this affect the 1946 governor's race in GA?

People elected Herman Talmadge who received a lot of write-in votes

Why did Congress pass the Lend-Lease Act in 1941?

to supply weapons to allies who could not pay

Which statement provides the BEST example of how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies?

The Georgia State Patrol enforces laws

How does the qualification for election to GA's Senate differ from qualification for House

Candidates for Senate must be at least 25

Which of these accomplishments is most closely associated with Andrew Young?

securing Atlanta as host city for the Summer Olympics

Which of the following was a major contribution of Georgia during WWI?

Georgia hosted more training camps than any other state in the nation.

Which services would a sharecropper provide?

farming crops on land owned by another person

What effect did Carl Vison's work in the House of Representatives have on the U.S. military? (pick any of the 3)

The nation made shipbuilding a priority, The number of naval air bases increased., The Navy expanded its fleet of airplanes

Which of the following BEST describes President Lincoln's approach to Reconstruction?

Show mercy on the South in return for the loyalty of only some voters

Which statement BEST explains how Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides a continued boost to GA's economy?

The airport brings many visitors and goods in and out of the state

Why was the election of Maynard Jackson significant?

It was the first time an African American became mayor of a southern city

Which statement BEST explains how Atlanta's development under Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. impacted the state?

A variety of projects helped Atlanta grow & brought new money into GA

Which statement BEST explains the role of the 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments in Reconstruction?

Ended slavery & granted citizenship & voting rights to former slaves

Which statement BEST explains why income is the starting point for personal financial management?

Without income, there are no finances to manage

How did "Liberty" ships affect the workforce in Georgia?

They created jobs and stimulated the economy.

Which statement BEST explains why President Franklin D. Roosevelt built the Little White House in Warm Springs, GA?

He visited Warm Springs after contracting polio.

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1
How does civil law differ from criminal law?
A person found guilty in a civil case typically pays money to the plaintiff
The purpose of civil law is to prevent crime
Civil law focuses on behavior that threatens public safety
Only the federal or state government can take a civil case to court
2
How did the boll weevil affect Georgia's agricultural economy?
Infested farms, causing farmers to get sick and be unable to plant crops.
It destroyed trees causing orchards to produce less pecans.
It destroyed crops, causing farms to produce less cotton.
Infested farm machinery factories.
3
In Georgia, which task did the Civilian Conservation Corps perform under the New Deal?
restoring fisheries
rebuilding inner city homes
building state parks
mining minerals
4
Which responsibility of being a citizen is represented by this photo?
the responsibility to enforce the laws
the responsibility to serve on juries when called
the responsibility to judge one's peers
the responsibility to vote for judges in elections
5
Which of the following describes an example of how Dr. MLK, Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement?
He started a bus boycott in a small city by refusing to sit in the back
He arranged a riot on a large city street that ruined local businesses
Elected to public office, re-wrote laws that increased rights of Blacks
He was the main speaker at a march to protest for equal rights
6
The state pledge of allegiance mentions the 3 principles of wisdom, justice, & moderation. What do these represent?
the responsibilities of Georgia's citizens
the branches of government
the main ideas of the State Constitution
the government, the military, and the civilians
7
Why did Congress add the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution?
to provide food, clothing, and land to African Americans
to protect and enhance the rights of African Americans
to reinforce black codes
to enhance the rights of white Southerners
8
How were Carl Vinson and Richard Russell alike?
They both served in the U.S. Army
They both worked for civil rights reforms.
They were both Georgia senators.
They both brought opportunities to Georgia during World War II.
9
Which sentence BEST describes Eugene Talmadage's opposition to the New Deal's public works programs?
He thought public works programs reflected Communist values.
He thought public works programs did not do enough to help Georgia farmers.
He thought public works programs discriminated against African Americans.
He thought public works programs should pay higher wages.
10
How does GA's Constitution provide a system of checks and balances among the 3 branches of government?
through judicial review
through separation of powers
through legislative oversight
through executive orders
11
How did new farming technology introduced after WWII affect farming?
It led to increased productivity with fewer workers
It led to increased labor costs on farms.
It led to an increased number of farmers needed to work fields
It led to an increased number of farms in the state of GA
12
How do deepwater ports such as Ocean Terminal contribute to economic activity in GA?
by providing a gateway for imported and exported goods
by supporting the fishing, restaurant, and grocery industries
by supporting the tourist and restaurant industries
by providing a hub from which to move goods within Georgia
13
What is the next step in creating a law after Intro, Committee study, both houses vote to pass the bill
Governor signs the bill into law.
House of Representatives vote on the bill
Secretary of the Senate signs the bill into law
Governor sets up a committee to study the bill
14
How do most local governments receive the bulk of their funding?
from various fees
from sales tax
from federal grants
from property taxes
15
Alonzo Herndon worked to improve the lives of African Americans in Atlanta. Which of the following describes Herndon?
founding member of Niagara Movement, owned drugstores, taught at Tech
author of The Souls of Black Folk, wealthiest African American in Atlanta
owned barbershops, wealthiest African American in Atlanta
owned barbershops, president of Morehouse, taught at Tuskegee Institute
16
Which statement BEST explains why the 13th Amendment was necessary
Union laws had no power over Confederate states.
The 13th Amendment allowed the Union to recruit African American soldiers.
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation covered Confederate states only.
European countries would not support the Civil War without 13th Amendment.
17
As chief executive for the state, what is the MAIN responsibility of the Governor of Georgia?
to interpret laws
to overturn laws
to write laws
to enforce laws
18
Which phrase describes the purpose of the committee system in the GA General Assembly?
to study proposed laws carefully
to build consensus among legislators
to promote the efficient use of time & resources
to allow legislators to specialize
19
How does the judicial branch contribute to the government of Georgia?
It makes the laws & advises the governor of their fairness
It judges the laws & elects members of Congress
It interprets the laws and administers justice
It approves the laws & ensures that citizen's rights are protected
20
What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?
to provide temporary jobs & education in agriculture
to provide agricultural jobs for the urban poor
to raise prices of staple crops by limited supply
to bring electricity to rural farms
21
How did the trial and lynching of Leo Frank reflect anti-Semitism in Georgia?
Readership dropped when the publisher of the Jeffersonian defended Frank
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that mob law doesn't become due process of law
Many Georgian's distrusted Jews & assumed his guilt.
Gov. John Slaton commuted Frank's sentence after reviewing court documents.
22
How did the goals of the Freedmen's Bureau and the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) differ?
The KKK wanted African Americans to have equal rights.
The KKK wanted African Americans to get jobs to help the Southern economy
The KKK wanted African Americans to pay taxes.
The KKK wanted to scare African American voters.
23
Which example illustrates delinquent behavior rather than unruly behavior?
hanging out and drinking at a local bar
regularly disobeying one's parents
stealing and wrecking a neighbor's car
running away from home
24
What role does GA's General Assembly play in making spending decisions for the state?
It manages the technical & administrative details of the state budget
It tracks all spending to make sure state funds were spent appropriately
It transforms the governor's proposed budget into an appropriations bill
It submits a budget proposal to the governor for approval
25
Which two Reconstruction plans were the most similar?
the Radical Republicans' plan and Johnson's plan
Lincoln's plan and Johnson's plan
the Radical Republicans' plan and the Southern States' plan
Lincoln's plan and the Radical Republicans' plan
26
How did Plessy vs. Ferguson affect African Americans at the time?
It guaranteed African Americans equal access to vote in elections.
It guaranteed African Americans fair and equal pay.
It resulted in rezoning of voting districts to be more balanced and equal.
Created separate facilities for Blacks that were said to be equal
27
Which phrase BEST summarizes the 1896 Supreme Court decision Plessy vs. Ferguson?
separate but equal
abuse of process
reasonable doubt
comparative negligence
28
Which primaries were ruled unconstitutional in 1945? How did this affect the 1946 governor's race in GA?
People elected M.E. Thompson who earned votes through White Primaries
People elected Herman Talmadge who received a lot of write-in votes
People elected Eugene Talmadge who promised to bring back White Primaries
People re-elected Ellis Arnall who backed increased voting for Blacks
29
Why did Congress pass the Lend-Lease Act in 1941?
to ensure the U.S. steered clear of the war
to supply weapons to allies who could not pay
to stimulate the U.S. economy
to stop Japanese aggression in the Pacific
30
Which group of Georgian's would have been MOST LIKELY to support Lester Maddox?
white men
political activists
African Americans
women
31
Which statement provides the BEST example of how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies?
Senate policy analysis examines how laws affect citizens
Lawyers in the House of Representatives provide legal advice
The Georgia State Patrol enforces laws
Employees with the Supreme Court schedule cases
32
Juveniles taken into custody have which of the following rights?
the right to remain silent
the right to a trial by a jury of peers
the right to request unruly status
the right to speak to a judge when arrested
33
How does the qualification for election to GA's Senate differ from qualification for House
Candidates for Senate must be at least 25
Candidates for Senate must be GA residents for at least 2 years
Candidates for Senate must be U.S. citizens
Candidates for Senate must live in the district they represent
34
Which of these accomplishments is most closely associated with Andrew Young?
becoming the first African American mayor of Atlanta
building and international terminal at Atlanta's major airport
enforcing non-discriminatory voting policies in Atlanta & suburbs
securing Atlanta as host city for the Summer Olympics
35
Which of the following was a major contribution of Georgia during WWI?
Georgia hosted more training camps than any other state in the nation.
Georgia housed more prisoners of war than any other state in the nation.
Georgia contributed more equipment to the war than any other state.
Georgia sent more soldiers to war than any other state in the nation.
36
Which services would a sharecropper provide?
selling crops to business for a share of the profits
farming crops on land owned by another person
loaning money to help new farmers start farms
producing goods made from crops
37
Which statement BEST explains the structure of Georgia's current constitution?
Preamble, seven articles, 27 amendments
Preamble, bill of rights, articles, amendments
Preamble, 11 articles, bill of rights
Preamble , 11 articles
38
How did the efforts of the Bourbon Triumvirate affect the city of Atlanta?
Many businesses moved out of Atlanta.
Atlanta became prosperous.
Most Atlanta residents became Republicans.
Atlanta became the capital of the South.
39
What effect did Carl Vison's work in the House of Representatives have on the U.S. military? (pick any of the 3)
The nation made shipbuilding a priority
The Pentagon closed naval bases.
The U.S. agreed to arms reductions.
The number of naval air bases increased.
Labor restrictions in shipbuilding increased.
The Navy expanded its fleet of airplanes
40
If someone were accused of robbing a bank in GA, in which court would they initially be tried?
appellate court
trial court
court of appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
41
Which of the following BEST describes President Lincoln's approach to Reconstruction?
Punish the South for the war & didn't want to allow them back in the Union
He wanted the South to pay reparations to the North for the war.
He wanted Congress to plan the Reconstructions, but Congress impeached him.
Show mercy on the South in return for the loyalty of only some voters
42
Which statement BEST explains how Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides a continued boost to GA's economy?
The airport brings many visitors and goods in and out of the state
The airport offers international flights
The airport supports the easing of FAA Restrictions
The airport supports airline deregulation
43
Why was the election of Maynard Jackson significant?
It was the first time an African American became mayor of a southern city
It allowed a continued push for African Americans to serve in legislature
It drew attention to needs of African Americans living in rural areas
Established a way for Blacks to be politically active at the national level
44
Which statement BEST explains how Atlanta's development under Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. impacted the state?
Atlanta experienced riots & struggles that kept businesses away
Atlanta became an aviation hub thanks to Allen's work developing an airport
A variety of projects helped Atlanta grow & brought new money into GA
A rapid transit system was developed that moved people efficiently in GA
45
What is the MOST LIKELY reason for an entrepreneur to start a new business?
to reduce the budget deficit
to establish a legacy
to make a profit
to promote a balance of trade
46
Which statement BEST explains the role of the 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments in Reconstruction?
The amendments made emancipation law of the land.
Encouraged southern states to rebuild w/ participation of former slaves
The amendments ended discrimination against African Americans.
Ended slavery & granted citizenship & voting rights to former slaves
47
Which statement BEST explains why income is the starting point for personal financial management?
Without income, there are no finances to manage
For most people, the best source of income is a job
Having an income allows a person to buy things
A household budget lists both income and expenses
48
How did "Liberty" ships affect the workforce in Georgia?
They led to unemployment throughout the state.
They fostered a sense of civil unrest in residents.
They decreased hourly wages and salaries in the state.
They created jobs and stimulated the economy.
49
Which of the following is an example of a special-purpose government?
Downtown Development Authority
City Council
Office of the Attorney General
Ways and Means Committee
50
Which statement BEST explains why President Franklin D. Roosevelt built the Little White House in Warm Springs, GA?
He visited Warm Springs after contracting polio.
He founded the GA Warms Springs Foundation in 1927.
George Foster Peabody, a native Georgian, invited him to build there.
Warm Springs was closer to the Bell Bomber plant.
51
Which of the following factors determines eligibility to vote in a local election?
religion
race
address
gender

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