Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Local Gov.
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
Georgia’s legislative branch of government, what is the responsibility of the General Assembly? (CG2c)
What is To make laws
100
The police, fire protection, and road maintenance are all services provided by this type of government (CG5d)
What is local government
100
Which level of government does The GADOT directly fall under? (CG3b)
What is State Government
200
How many terms can Georgia’s governor serve? (CG3a) a. 2 c. 4 b. 3 d. 8
What is a. 2
200
___________ involves the state intervening to help settle disputes between two or more parties. (CG4b) a. Civil law c. Superior Courts b. 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 c. one-half b. three-fourths d. five-eights
What is a. two-thirds
200
26. The mayor of Atlanta has more power than Atlanta’s city council. This form of city government is known as (CG5b) a. Council-Manager plan c. Weak-Mayor plan b. Strong-Mayor plan d. Mayor-Council plan
What is b. Strong-Mayor plan
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 atleast 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 attorny b. right to remain silent c. right to appeal their decision d. right to a public trial
What is d. right to a public trial
300
The Georgia General Assembly is organized into the (CG2a) a. State Court & Magistrate Court b. Secretary of State and House of Representatives c. Insurance Commission & Senate d. Senate and House of Representatives
What is d. Senate and House of Representatives
300
30. Which unit of local government serves a specific area, such as Ga. Tech Campus Police or MARTA? (CG5c) a. county government b. special purpose government c. city government d. state government
What is b. special purpose government
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 appellate jurisdiction. what does this mean? a. they only hear juvenile cases b. the hear appeals c. they only hear civil cases d. the cases originate in the same district of the court
What is b. they hear appeals
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 level of government does Austin Middle School directly fall under? (CG5a) a. state b. federal c. local d. city
What is c. local
400
Which of the followinf 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 has seven major policy categories. if you needed information on state testing in public schools, which agency would you call? a. Human Developement b. General Government c. Educational Developement d. Economic Developement
What is c. Educational Developement
500
When a minor commits a crime, the behavior is said to be: (CG6a) a. unruly c. offensive b. delinquent d. a misdemeanor
What is b. delinquent
500
Which statement LEAST explains the role of political parties today? (CG1e) a. Political parties limit the list of candidates b. Political parties raise funds for candidates c. Political parties work for the common man d. Political parties provide a set of issues with which individuals can relate
What is c. Political parties work for the common man
500
Which of the following is NOT a form of city government? (CG5a) a. Mayor-Manager c. Strong-Mayor plan b. Weak-Mayor plan d. Council Manager
What is a. Mayor-Manager
500
Georgia’s constitution is like the U.S. constitution in all of the following ways EXCEPT? (CG1a) a. It has a Preamble b. It outlines a process for amending the constitution c. It has a Bill of Rights d. It outlines qualifications for voting and running for any public office
What is d. It outlines qualifications for voting and running for any public office
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