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Based on the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch does NOT have power to ...
declare acts of the governor unconstitutional
appoint state judges
declare a law unconstitutional
2
What is the main goal of special-purpose governments?
to consolidate services
to bring government closer to the people
to save taxpayers money
to provide for the public welfare
3
How many people serve in the Georgia state senate?
56
180
70
40
4
Which elected state official controls the administration of state and federal education funds?
state treasurer
governor
state school superintendent
director of the Department of Revenue
5
How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?
through impeachment
by interpreting laws
through the use of vetos
by proposing constitutional changes
6
How can the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?
by appointing justices
by interpreting the constitutionality of the laws
by overriding a veto
putting the governor in time-out
7
Which branch is the largest?
legislative
executive
judicial
8
What percentage of the legislature vote is needed to override a governor's veto?
two-thirds
one-hundred
majority
three-fourths
9
How are juvenile judges selected?
elected by the people
appointed by superior court judges
appointed by the governor
appointed by the legislature
10
What is the main purpose of a legislative committee?
review bills before they come to the floor for discussion
decide which bills go to the governor
draft bills that have the best chance to become law
propose bills for the full chamber to consider
11
What is the process by which a person from another country can become an American citizen?
nationalization
emigration
immigration
naturalization
12
Who becomes governor if both the governor and lieutenant governor are unable to serve?
attorney general
a new governor is elected in a special election
secretary of the state
speaker of the house
13
Who chooses the leader of the Georgia house of representatives?
the governor
a vote of the house membership
the citizens
lieutenant governor
14
How many justices serve on the Georgia state Supreme Court?
11
7
9
5
15
What is the first step of a juvenile taken into custody?
a formal hearing
an intake investigation
a dispositional hearing
an adjudicatory hearing
16
What are two ways the Georgia constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?
they are the same length
the have been amended the same number of times
they both have preambles and a bill of rights
they both focus on city and county government
17
What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor doesn't sign it or veto it?
the bill becomes a law after 40 days
the bill dies
the bill goes back to a committee after 40 days
the bill goes back to the senate
18
Which protection does NOT apply to juveniles in Georgia?
the right to question witnesses against them
the right to a trial before a jury of peers
the right to testify on one's own behalf
the right to be represented by an attorney
19
What are the dominant political parties in Georgia today?
Democratic, Republican
Republican, Independent
Federalist, Democratic
Independent, Democratic, Republican
20
How long is the term of a member of the Georgia General Assembly?
4 years
8 years
2 years
6 years
21
Who presides over the Georgia state senate?
senate pro tempore
lieutenant governor
Speaker of the House
governor
22
Which type of court is NOT a trial court?
probate court
state court
supreme court
superior court
23
What is the maximum number of consecutive years that someone may serve as lieutenant governor ?
16
unlimited
8
4
24
What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a person may serve as governor of Georgia?
8
10
4
6
25
How long is a regular session of the Georgia General Assembly?
40 days
10 days
1 year
3 months
26
Which requirement is NOT necessary to vote in Georgia?
be 18 years of age before the election
be a citizen of the United States
be a resident of the county in which you are voting
be a registered member of a political party
27
What is NOT part of due process?
the right to have a lawyer present during questioning
the right to a speedy public trial
the right to be free on bail before trial
the right to remain silent so as not to incriminate oneself
28
Which term describes a city with its own government?
municipality
town
village
megalopolis
29
Who presides over the Georgia house of representatives?
most senior member of the House
lieutenant governor
leader of the majority political party
Speaker of the House
30
How old must a person be to vote in Georgia?
18
16
25
21
31
Which is the most common type of city government in Georgia?
board of commissioners-mayor
council-manager
mayor-council
commission
32
All government originates from the ...
U.S. Constitution
GA constitution
General Assembly
the people
33
Which is NOT a requirement to serve in the Georgia senate?
must be a resident of the district elected for at least 1 yr
must have a college level degree
must be a citizen of the United States
must be a citizen of Georgia for at least 2 yrs
34
Which office maintains the state's official records and supervises elections?
Secretary of the State
Commissioner of Insurance
Public Service Commission
Department of Administrative Services
35
To whom does the Georgia constitution give the right to control the government?
governor
justices
people
legislature
36
What does a grand jury decide?
if a law or regulation has been violated or broken
if a person accused of a crime should be charged and tried
if a person tried for a crime received due process of law
if a person accused of a crime is guilty or innocent
37
How are members of the state Supreme Court chosen?
elected by magistrates
appointed by the governor
appointed by the legislature
elected by popular vote
38
How long is the term of a member of the Georgia state Supreme Court?
8 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
39
Based on the system of checks and balances, the legislative branch does NOT have power to ...
override a veto
appoint state judges
impeach judges
40
How many people serve in the Georgia House of Representatives?
180
60
200
40
41
Which county official is elected rather than appointed?
commissioner
registrar
clerk
road supervisor
42
Why does the system of checks and balances exist?
to ensure the governor has full control of the government
to keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful
to make learning about government confusing and difficult
to give the state government more power than the federal
43
Which person CANNOT vote in Georgia?
a person over 90
a naturalized citizen
a person who is blind
a person serving a sentence for a felony
