Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Gov. Functions
Misc.
100
The role of the executive branch is to...
What is enforce laws
100
The following make up which branch of Georgia's government: Juvenile courts, Court of Appeals, Superior Court
What is the Judicial Branch
100
what is the responsibility of the General Assembly (Georgia's legislative branch)? (CG2c)
What is To make laws
100
The state and federal government is divided into 3 branches with different duties...this is also known as...
What is separation of powers
100
How many members are in the Senate?
What is 100
200
How many terms can Georgia’s governor serve? (CG3a) a. 2 b. 4 c. 3 d. 8
What is a. 2
200
___________ involves the state intervening to help settle disputes between two or more parties that are not criminal. (CG4b) a. Civil law b. Superior Courts c. Criminal law d. Juvenile Courts
What is a. Civil law
200
It takes a _____________ majority of members in each house to override a governor’s veto. (CG2a) a. two-thirds b. one-half c. three-fourths d. five-eights
What is a. two-thirds
200
26. The mayor of Atlanta is a part of which branch?(CG5b) a. judicial b. legislative c. executive d. Mayor
What is c. executive
200
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Georgia? a. you must be registered to vote b. you must be a U.S. citizen c. you must have a drivers license d. you must be at least 18
What is c. you must have a drivers license
300
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for governor of Georgia? (CG3a) a. U.S. citizen for 15 years b. Georgia resident for 6 years c. must have political experience d. must be at least 30 years old
What is c. must have political experience
300
Juveniles have all of the following rights EXCEPT... a. right to an attorney c. right to remain silent b. right to appeal their decision d. right to a public trial
What is d. right to a public trial
300
The Georgia (legislative branch) General Assembly is organized into the (CG2a) a. State Court & Magistrate Court c. Secretary of State and House of Representatives b. Insurance Commission & Senate d. Senate and House of Representatives
What is d. Senate and House of Representatives
300
Which house in congress has the most members?
What is the house of representatives
300
The presiding officer in Georgia's House of Representatives is the... a. Speaker of the House b. Committee Leader c. Lt. Governor d. Vice-President
Who is c. Lt. Governor
400
Georgia’s executive branch emphasizes some major policy areas of state programs. From the list below, select the one area that DOES NOT fall under the jurisdiction of the executive branch.(CG3c) a. Proposing the annual state budget b. Applying and interpreting laws c. Vetoing legislation d. Representing the state to the federal government.
What is b. Applying and interpreting laws
400
Several courts in Georgia have jails for minors. They are called... a. they only hear juvenile cases c. Regional Youth Detention Center b. Civil Juvenile Center d. Police academy for Juveniles
What is c. Regional Youth Detention Center
400
Which of the following BEST describes the process for a bill to become a law? (CG2c) a. The bill is approved by the governor, sent to the Senate for approval, and is finalized by the House of Representatives. b. The bill is introduced, sent to a special committee, approved by both houses of the General Assembly, and sent to the Governor for approval. c. The bill is sent to the House of Representatives, approved and sent to the Senate, and then sent to the Governor for approval. d. A special committee approves the bill, sends it to the governor and, if approved, is sent to the General Assembly.
What is b. The bill is introduced, sent to a special committee, approved by both houses of the General Assembly, and sent to the Governor for approval.
400
Which branch of government does the police fall under?
What is executive
400
Which of the following correctly matches a branch of Georgia's government with its chief responsibility? a. senate - enforcing rights and laws b. judicial - pardoning convicted criminals c. executive - providing due process of law d. legislative - approving state spending
What is d. legislative - approving state spending
500
Georgia's executive branch is led by? a. Mayor b. Governor c. President d. Prime Minister
What is b. Governor
500
When a minor commits a crime that would also be a crime if committed by an adult, the behavior is said to be: (CG6a) a. unruly b. offensive c. delinquent d. a misdemeanor
What is c. delinquent
500
Which two political parties are dominant in Georgia and the U.S.? a. Republican and Democrat c. Democracy and Democratic b. Constitutional Party and Republic of Georgia d. Political parties provide a set of issues with which individuals can relate
What is a. Republican and Democrat
500
Which of the following allows citizens their basic rights? (CG5a) a. Bill of Rights c. 28th amendment b. Weak-Mayor plan d. Barack Obama
What is the Bill of rights
500
Georgia’s constitution is like the U.S. constitution because... (CG1a) a. It doesnt have a Preamble b. It doesnt have a process for amending the constitution c. It doesnt have a Bill of Rights d. It has to follow and have the same principles.
What is d. It has to follow and have the same principles.
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