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1) Which person meets the qualifications to serve as Georgia’s governor? A) a 55 year old retired U.S. serviceman who has lived in Georgia for five years B) a 29 year old businessman who was born in Georgia and has served four years as a Georgia senator C) a 35 year old lawyer who moved to Georgia last year and opened a law office in downtown Atlanta D) a 40 year old immigrant to the U.S. who has lived in Georgia ten years and attained citizenship twenty years ago 2) Which statement BEST explains the concept of separation of powers? A) The powers of government are separated so that the branches have the ability to check one another. B) The powers of government are separated so that no one branch will have all the power of government. C) The powers of government are separated so that in case of a constitutional crisis, the government will continue to operate. D) The powers of government are separated so that if the president dies, we will have someone to take his office. 3) Which statement BEST describes how the grand jury protects individual citizens from abuses of power by elected officials? A) Citizens cannot be denied due process of law without approval of the grand jury. B) Citizens accused of crimes cannot be charged and tried without the approval of the grand jury. C) Citizens cannot receive the death penalty in Georgia without a review of their sentences by the grand jury. D) Citizens elected to public office cannot be accused of crimes without a review of those charges by a grand jury. 4) Funding for the operation of the state government comes primarily from A) federal grants B) loans C) taxes and fees D) fines 5) For which purpose would a special-purpose government MOST likely be used? A) collecting taxes B) passing legislation C) hearing court cases D) running a school system 6) Unruly juveniles are those who A) are under seventeen years of age and commit serious traffic offenses. B) are under eighteen years of age and have been neglected or abused by a parent or guardian. C) are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults. D) are under eighteen years of age and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults. 7) Local governments are funded primarily through A) federal grants B) state grants C) property taxes and service fees D) income taxes Use the information below to answer the question. • must be a citizen of the United States • must have lived in Georgia for at least two years • must be at least 21 years of age 8) The above information is describing the qualifications to be a A) senator. B) governor. C) representative. D) supreme court justice. 9) The Georgia Department of Education, Public Safety, and Department of Transportation are all part of which branch of government? A) judicial branch B) executive branch C) legislative branch D) republican branch 10) A case in which a group or individual claims that another group or individual has done them wrong is called a(n) A) trial case. B) civil case. C) criminal case. D) appellate case. 11) What is the correct sequence for a bill to become a law? 1. The bill goes to the floor for a vote 2. The bill is assigned to a committee 3. The bill governor may sign the bill 4. The bill is filed with the clerk's office and is given a name and number A) 4-1-2-3 B) 4-2-1-3 C) 2-4-1-3 D) 2-1-3-4 12) Which is NOT a responsibility of Georgia’s governor? A) The governor acts as director of the state’s budget. B) The governor determines the constitutionality of laws. C) The governor appoints people to lead executive offices. D) The governor signs legislation passed by the General Assembly. 13) Why were counties originally created in Georgia? A) to provide one certain special service not provided by cities B) to serve as districts for carrying out state laws and programs C) to collect taxes and finance local government D) to be responsible for education across the state 14) A case in which the government claims that a person or group has committed a crime is called a(n) A) trial case. B) civil case. C) criminal case. D) appellate case. 15) Which of the following is NOT considered a basic responsibility of citizens? A) voting in elections B) paying federal, state, and local taxes C) serving on juries D) serving in the military Use the information below to answer the question. • must be citizen of the United States • must have lived in Georgia for at least two years • must be at least 25 years of age 16) The above information is describing the qualifications to be a A) senator. B) governor. C) representative D) supreme court justice 17) Which activity does Georgia’s lieutenant governor perform on a day-to-day basis? A) appointing committee chairs B) serving as President of the Senate C) participating in meetings with the governor D) acting as governor when the governor is unable to serve 18) Which statement BEST describes a principle which is shared in the preambles of the constitutions of the United States and Georgia? A) Government originates from the people. B) Government offers peace and prosperity. C) Government takes care of all its people. D) Government supports common interests of the people. 19) Which of the following forms of local government is required by the state constitution? A) municipal government B) county government C) special purpose government D) consolidated government 20) Delinquent juveniles are those who A) are under seventeen years of age and commit serious traffic offenses. B) are under eighteen years of age and have been neglected or abused by a parent or guardian. C) are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults. D) are under eighteen years of age and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults 21) Federal judges are appointed by the President of the United States. How are judges in Georgia's state courts selected? A) elected by Georgia's voters B) elected by Georgia's legislature C) appointed by Georgia's governor D) appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court 22) Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag? A) Wisdom B) Equality C) Justice D) Moderation 23) Which of the following would NOT be eligible to vote in Georgia? A) Sam, a 21 year old college student, resident of Georgia for 8 years. B) Julie, an 18 year old waitress, lifelong resident of Georgia. C) Martin, a 36 year old business owner, resident of Georgia for 3 years. D) Erika, a 17 year old high school student, lifelong resident of Georgia. 24) Which is NOT a right of a juvenile involved with the juvenile justice system? A) right to a jury trial B) right to remain silent C) right to have a lawyer D) right to cross examine witnesses 25) The MAIN benefit of the committee system in the Georgia General Assembly is that A) committees force members of the majority and minority parties to reach compromises. B) committees allow members of paid interest groups to influence the design and wording of bills. C) committees ensure that when bills are presented to the entire House, passage is guaranteed. D) committees save time by reviewing and editing bills before they are presented to the entire House.
To help you with the USATestprep Unit 1 test, let's go through each question one by one and explain how to arrive at the correct answer.
1) To determine which person meets the qualifications to serve as Georgia's governor, we need to consider the given options and the qualifications for the position. According to the U.S. Constitution, the qualifications for a state governor typically include being a citizen of the United States, meeting a certain age requirement, and meeting residency requirements. In this case, the options that meet these qualifications are A) a 55-year-old retired U.S. serviceman who has lived in Georgia for five years and B) a 29-year-old businessman who was born in Georgia and has served four years as a Georgia senator. So the correct answer is either A or B.
2) To understand the concept of separation of powers, we need to analyze the options provided. Separation of powers refers to the division of powers among the different branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The option that best explains this concept is A) The powers of government are separated so that the branches have the ability to check one another.
3) To determine how the grand jury protects individual citizens from abuses of power by elected officials, we need to examine the options provided. The grand jury is responsible for reviewing evidence and deciding if there is enough evidence to bring formal charges against someone accused of a crime. The option that best describes this is B) Citizens accused of crimes cannot be charged and tried without the approval of the grand jury.
4) To understand the primary source of funding for the operation of the state government, we need to consider the options provided. The main sources of funding for state governments typically include federal grants, loans, taxes and fees, and fines. The option that best applies in the context of the question is C) taxes and fees.
5) To determine the purpose for which a special-purpose government is most likely used, we need to analyze the options provided. Special-purpose governments are typically created to address specific needs or functions that may not be covered by general-purpose governments. The option that aligns with this is D) running a school system.
6) To understand the definition of "unruly juveniles," we need to consider the given options. From the options provided, the most accurate definition is C) individuals under seventeen years of age who commit acts that would be considered crimes if committed by adults.
7) To identify the primary source of funding for local governments, we need to analyze the options provided. The main sources of funding for local governments often include federal grants, state grants, property taxes, and service fees. The option that best applies in this case is C) property taxes and service fees.
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