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How did the end of the county unit system change the focus of state political campaigns in Georgia?
Candidates concentrated more on voters in large cities than voters in rural areas
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Name three businesses that were established in Atlanta.
Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines
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According to the preamble, the purpose of GA's constitution is...
insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen.
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Why is the power to make appointments to boards and executive offices important to the governor of Georgia?
Through appointments, a governor can spread his or her influence far beyond the time he or she leaves office
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What type of juvenile hearing is similar to a trial?
an adjudicatory hearing
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Who is the only Georgian that has held the highest political office in the U.S.(president)?
Jimmy Carter
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Most of the revenue for state government in GA come from what type of tax?
income
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The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to
each of the three branches of government
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Who must be 30 years old, must be a legal resident of GA for 6 years, and must be a U.S. citizen for at least 15 years?
Governor
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A grand jury in GA decides whether or not
a person accused of a crime should be charged and stand trial for that crime
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What best describes the history of politics in Georgia?
Since the Antebellum period Georgia has mainly been controlled by the Democratic Party up until the last 25-30 years.
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The largest expenditure for GA's state government is?
Education
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What of the following is a financial responsibility a citizen has toward his or her government?
paying taxes
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Federal judges are appointed by the President of the U.S. How are state judges in GA chosen?
elected by GA's voters
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What is a legally binding way to settle conflicts peacefully without going to court?
arbitration
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What statement describes the benefit Georgia received from hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics?
Georgia received international media attention, and Atlanta became an international destination for tourists and businesses.
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How long is the term for a member of the GA General Assembly?
2 years
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Why are third parties important, even though they seldom beat Republicans or Democrats?
They force the two major parties to address issues important to all voters
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The main governing authority in almost all of GA's counties is the
board of commissioners
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A board of education, an airport authority, and MARTA are all examples of
special purpose governments
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What is an example of a service industry?
Tourism (Disney)
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The main purpose of a legislative committee is to
review bills before they go to the floor for discussion
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What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor does not veto it, but does not sign it?
The bill becomes a law
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Why would large cities in GA be more likely than small cities to use an elected council and a full-time appointed manager?
Large cities need a full-time manager to take care of complex problems faced in large cities
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Delinquent juveniles are those who are under 17 and commit
acts that would be considered crimes if committed by an adult