Government & Economics

1.

1 point

25 SS8CG5 The main governmental authorities in the counties of Georgia are

mayors.

sheriffs.

magistrates.

commissioners.

2.

1 point

27 SS8CG5 Why were counties originally created in Georgia?

to provide one certain special service not provided by cities

to serve as districts for carrying out state laws and programs

to collect taxes and finance local government

to be responsible for education across the state

3.

1 point

2 SS8CG1 Jury duty is considered to be

a basic duty of a citizen.

a volunteer service of citizens.

a responsibility of court officials.

a requirement to be an elected official.

4.

1 point

9 SS8E4 What is Georgia's largest source of state revenue?

poll tax

sales tax

income tax

inheritance tax

5.

1 point

17 SS8CG1 The privilege of Georgia citizenship brings with it certain responsibilities, of which some are legal, and others are voluntary. An example of a voluntary responsibility is

obeying laws.

paying taxes.

serving on a jury.

registering to vote.

6.

1 point

16 SS8CG1 Dan is 19 years old and wants to register to vote. He must also meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT

be a legal resident of Georgia.

have a Georgia driver's license.

be a citizen of the United States.

cannot be serving a felony conviction.

7.

1 point

13 SS8E4 The three kinds of taxes we pay to the government are sales, property, and income. Why do we pay taxes?

to get a job

to get an allowance

to pay for the food we eat

to pay for schools and roads

8.

1 point

26 SS8E1 How have granite and marble contributed to the economic development of Georgia?

The state ranks first in the world in their production.

Georgia ranks first in the nation in the mining of these products.

Almost half of the state's economy is based on these products.

Mining of these materials provides most of the jobs in several regions of the state.

9.

1 point

10 SS8CG1 How can the General Assembly pass a bill over a governor's veto?

Both houses can override the veto with a 2/3 majority.

They can get the approval of of the state's counties.

A joint committee can vote for the bill with a majority.

The bill can be sent to the Georgia Supreme Court for a ruling.

10.

1 point

28 SS8E3 Which U.S. airline has its headquarters in Atlanta?

U.S. Airways

Delta Airlines

United Airlines

American Airlines

11.

1 point

12 SS8CG5 If you want a new local recreational park for camping and hiking, to whom should you go?

a judge

the county commissioner

the local sheriff

a United States senator

12.

1 point

19 SS8CG2 Which of these lists the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia?

proposal, floor action, committee action, conference, passage, action by governor

proposal, committee action, floor action, conference, passage, action by governor

proposal, action by governor, floor action, committee action, conference, passage

proposal, action by governor, committee action, floor action, conference, passage

13.

1 point

7 SS8CG1 The General Assembly in Georgia passes laws, the Georgia courts declare laws unconstitutional, and the governor vetoes laws. This is an example of

political reform

partisan politics.

checks and balances.

federal regulations.

14.

1 point

29. SS8CG6 Juveniles in Georgia are not guaranteed the right to

a fair trial

be protected from self-incrimination

an attorney

bail when being detained

15.

1 point

5 SS8CG1 Which general statement is true about political parties in Georgia over the past fifty years?

Georgia has been dominated by three parties.

Georgia has been dominated by the Republican Party.

Georgia has changed from a one-party system to a two-party system.

Georgia has changed from being a two-party system to a one-party system.

16.

1 point

33. If the governor takes no action on a bill, it

Dies

is sent to the people for a vote

becomes a law without a signature

goes back to the legislature.

17.

1 point

22 SS8CG4 Which of these is required to be a state court judge in Georgia?

Candidates must be at least thirty-five years old.

Candidates must be elected in countywide elections.

Candidates must have practiced law in another state.

Candidates must have been born in the state of Georgia.

18.

1 point

4 SS8E1 How should the economy of Georgia in the late 1800s be described?

rural and agricultural

based on mining

based on tourism

urban and industrial

19.

1 point

18 SS8CG1 Malia writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, expressing her opinion on proposed legislation. Based on the rights guaranteed by the Georgia constitution, Malia is exercising her

freedom of conscience.

right to keep and bear arms.

right to assemble and petition.

freedom of speech and of the press.

20.

1 point

32. What is the correct sequence of steps in a bill’s becoming a law?

1. A bill in assigned to a committee.
2. Copies of a bill are given to all legislators.
3. The governor may sign or veto a bill.
4. A bill is sent to a full chamber of the legislature.

1-2-4-3

2-1-4-3

2-4-1-3

4-2-1-3

21.

1 point

20 SS8CG3 Although the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Georgia have the same qualifications for election,

the Governor serves as Speaker of the House.

the Lieutenant Governor serves as President of the Senate.

the Senate must approve the successor to the office of Governor by a two-thirds majority vote.

persons holding the office of Lieutenant Governor may succeed themselves, while the Governor cannot.

22.

1 point

30. SS8CG6 In determining the punishment or sentencing of a juvenile court judge cannot

Deny students the right to an education if they have broken school laws.

Place students on probation or release them into the custody of their parents.

fine students or sentence them to jail terms and mandatory school attendance.

assign them to alternative programs such as boot camps.

23.

1 point

15 SS8CG1 All of the following are sections included in the Georgia state constitution EXCEPT

Amendments.

Bill of Rights.

Court Case Summaries.

Voting and Elections.

24.

1 point

3 SS8CG1 Who has the power in Georgia's state government to declare a law unconstitutional?

Georgia's governor

Supreme Court of Georgia

general assembly of Georgia

Georgia's representatives

25.

1 point

14 SS8CG1 People form political parties in order to

be qualified to run for political office.

be allowed to vote in popular elections.

elect candidates to serve in government.

associate with voters with shared interests.

26.

1 point

31 SS8CG6 Juveniles who commit specific serious and violent crimes may be placed under the jurisdiction of the state.

supreme court

magistrate court

superior court

juvenile court

27.

1 point

6 SS8CG1 Which of the following is an example of how the system of checks and balances works in Georgia?

reducing property taxes

overriding a governor's veto

signing a petition to repeal a law

appealing a case to a higher court

28.

1 point

1 SS8E2 Why were early Georgia colonists urged to plant mulberry trees?

to establish a silk industry in Georgia

to enhance the landscape beauty of early homes

to provide mulberries as a needed source of fruit

to provide badly needed lumber for building homes

29.

1 point

11 SS8CG1 Both the United States Constitution and Georgia's Constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the authors of both constitutions include this system?

to encourage cooperation between political parties

to ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

to guarantee that all citizens have equal rights

to ensure that large states do not have more power than small states

30.

1 point

24 SS8CG4 In the judicial system, appellate jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court. In the Georgia judicial system, the court MOST LIKELY to hear an appeal from the Juvenile Court is the

Probate Court.

Superior Court.

Appeals Court.

Supreme Court.

31.

1 point

23 SS8E3 Companies headquartered in Atlanta such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and Home Depot have influenced its growth. Which of these would MOST LIKELY have been directly impacted?

Atlanta's economy

Atlanta's government

Atlanta's prison system

Atlanta's travel industry

32.

1 point

21 SS8CG5 In the council-manager form of city government, one of the jobs of the elected city council is to

pass city ordinances.

implement council policy.

prepare the city's budget.

run the city's daily operations.

33.

1 point

8 SS8CG1 What is the most important reason citizens should serve on jury duty and vote in elections?

All citizens are required to participate.

It is one's civic duty as a responsible citizen.

Those who do serve on jury duty and vote receive a tax deduction.

These are the only opportunities citizens have to serve the government.