Question 1 A)Which statement BEST describes a principle which is shared in the preambles of the constitutions of the United States and Georgia? (1 point) Responses Government originates from the people. Government originates from the people. Government offers peace and prosperity. Government offers peace and prosperity. Government takes care of all its people. Government takes care of all its people. Government supports the common interests of the people. Government supports the common interests of the people. Question 2 A)Which of the following is NOT considered a basic responsibility of citizens? (1 point) Responses voting in elections voting in elections paying federal, state, and local taxes paying federal, state, and local taxes serving on juries serving on juries serving in the military serving in the military Question 3 A)Which of the following would NOT be eligible to vote in Georgia? (1 point) Responses Sam, a 21 year old college student, resident of Georgia for 8 years. Sam, a 21 year old college student, resident of Georgia for 8 years. Julie, an 18 year old waitress, lifelong resident of Georgia. Julie, an 18 year old waitress, lifelong resident of Georgia. Martin, a 36 year old business owner, resident of Georgia for 3 years. Martin, a 36 year old business owner, resident of Georgia for 3 years. Denise, a 17 year old high school student, lifelong resident of Georgia. Denise, a 17 year old high school student, lifelong resident of Georgia. Question 4 A)Which of the following is NOT one of the four principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag? (1 point) Responses Wisdom Wisdom Equality Equality Courage Courage Moderation Moderation Question 5 A) Which statement BEST explains the purpose of separation of powers? (1 point) Responses The powers of government are separated so that the branches have the ability to check one another. The powers of government are separated so that the branches have the ability to check one another. The powers of government are separated so that no one branch will have all the power of government. The powers of government are separated so that no one branch will have all the power of government. The powers of government are separated so that in case of a constitutional crisis, the government will continue to operate. The powers of government are separated so that in case of a constitutional crisis, the government will continue to operate. The powers of government are separated so that if the president dies, we will have someone to take his office. The powers of government are separated so that if the president dies, we will have someone to take his office. Question 6 A) Must be citizen of the United States Must have lived in Georgia for at least two years Must be at least 21 years of age The list describes the qualifications to be a (1 point) Responses Senator Senator Governor Governor Representative Representative Supreme Court Justice Supreme Court Justice Question 7 A) 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 The list describes the qualifications to be a (1 point) Responses Senator Senator Governor Governor Representative Representative Supreme Court Justice Supreme Court Justice Question 8 A)The MAIN benefit of the committee system in the Georgia General Assembly is that (1 point) Responses committees force members of the majority and minority parties to reach compromises. committees force members of the majority and minority parties to reach compromises. committees allow members of paid interest groups to influence the design and wording of bills. committees allow members of paid interest groups to influence the design and wording of bills. committees ensure that when bills are presented to the entire House, passage is guaranteed. committees ensure that when bills are presented to the entire House, passage is guaranteed. committees save time by reviewing and editing bills before they are presented to the entire House. committees save time by reviewing and editing bills before they are presented to the entire House. Question 9 A)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 (1 point) Responses 4-1-2-3 4-1-2-3 4-2-1-3 4-2-1-3 2-4-1-3 2-4-1-3 2-1-3-4 2-1-3-4 Question 10 A)Funding for the operation of the state government comes primarily from (1 point) Responses federal grants federal grants loans loans taxes and fees taxes and fees fines fines Question 11 A)Which person meets the qualifications to serve as Georgia’s governor? (1 point) Responses a 55 year old retired U.S. serviceman who has lived in Georgia for five years a 55 year old retired U.S. serviceman who has lived in Georgia for five years a 29 year old businessman who was born in Georgia and has served four years as a Georgia senator a 29 year old businessman who was born in Georgia and has served four years as a Georgia senator a 35 year old lawyer who moved to Georgia last year and opened a law office in downtown Atlanta a 35 year old lawyer who moved to Georgia last year and opened a law office in downtown Atlanta a 40 year old immigrant to the U.S. who has lived in Georgia ten years and attained US citizenship twenty years ago a 40 year old immigrant to the U.S. who has lived in Georgia ten years and attained US citizenship twenty years ago Question 12 A)Which activity does Georgia’s lieutenant governor perform on a day-to-day basis? (1 point) Responses appointing committee chairs appointing committee chairs serving as President of the Senate serving as President of the Senate participating in meetings with the governor participating in meetings with the governor acting as governor when the governor is unable to serve acting as governor when the governor is unable to serve Question 13 A)The Georgia Department of Education, Public Safety, and Department of Transportation are all part of which branch of government? (1 point) Responses judicial branch judicial branch executive branch executive branch legislative branch legislative branch republican branch republican branch Question 14 A)Which is NOT a responsibility of Georgia’s governor? (1 point) Responses The governor acts as director of the state’s budget. The governor acts as director of the state’s budget. The governor determines the constitutionality of laws. The governor determines the constitutionality of laws. The governor appoints people to lead executive offices. The governor appoints people to lead executive offices. The governor signs legislation passed by the General Assembly. The governor signs legislation passed by the General Assembly. Question 15 A)Federal judges are appointed by the President of the United States. How are judges in Georgia's state courts selected? (1 point) Responses elected by Georgia's voters elected by Georgia's voters elected by Georgia's legislature elected by Georgia's legislature appointed by Georgia's governor appointed by Georgia's governor appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court Question 16 A)A case in which a group or individual claims that another group or individual has done them wrong is called a(n) (1 point) Responses trial case. trial case. civil case. civil case. criminal case. criminal case. appellate case. appellate case. Question 17 A)A case in which the government claims that a person or group has committed a crime is called a(n) (1 point) Responses trial case. trial case. civil case. civil case. criminal case. criminal case. appellate case. appellate case. Question 18 A)Delinquent juveniles are those who (1 point) Responses are under seventeen years of age and commit serious traffic offenses. are under seventeen years of age and commit serious traffic offenses. are under eighteen years of age and have been neglected or abused by a parent or guardian. are under eighteen years of age and have been neglected or abused by a parent or guardian. are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults. are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults. are under eighteen years of age and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults are under eighteen years of age and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults Question 19 A)Unruly juveniles are those who (1 point) Responses are under seventeen years of age and commit serious traffic offenses. are under seventeen years of age and commit serious traffic offenses. are under eighteen years of age and have been neglected or abused by a parent or guardian. are under eighteen years of age and have been neglected or abused by a parent or guardian. are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults. are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults. are under eighteen years of age and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults are under eighteen years of age and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults Question 20 A)What happens to a juvenile who commits one of the seven most serious delinquent behaviors? (1 point) Responses Will be tried as an adult Will be tried as an adult Will be given a trial by jury Will be given a trial by jury Will be sent to a juvenile detention center Will be sent to a juvenile detention center Will remain under parental custody Will remain under parental custody Question 21 A)Which of these is NOT one of the rights of juveniles in the juvenile justice system? (1 point) Responses To be represented by an attorney To be represented by an attorney To call witnesses To call witnesses To be notified of the charges against them in writing To be notified of the charges against them in writing A jury of their peers A jury of their peers Question 22 A)For which purpose would a special-purpose government MOST likely be used? (1 point) Responses collecting taxes collecting taxes passing legislation passing legislation hearing court cases hearing court cases running a school system running a school system Question 23 A)What is the purpose of special districts? (1 point) Responses To create city charters for unincorporated communities To create city charters for unincorporated communities To extend a city’s boundaries to include adjoining areas To extend a city’s boundaries to include adjoining areas To provide a general-purpose form of government To provide a general-purpose form of government To provide a single service or perform a specific function To provide a single service or perform a specific function Question 24 A)Which of the following forms of local government is required by the state constitution? (1 point) Responses municipal government municipal government county government county government special purpose government special purpose government consolidated government consolidated government Question 25 A)Why were counties originally created in Georgia? (1 point) Responses to provide one certain special service not provided by cities to provide one certain special service not provided by cities to serve as districts for carrying out state laws and programs to serve as districts for carrying out state laws and programs to collect taxes and finance local government to collect taxes and finance local government to be responsible for education across the state
to serve as administrative and judicial districts within the state.
answer questions 1-25
1) Government originates from the people.
2) serving in the military
3) Denise, a 17 year old high school student, lifelong resident of Georgia.
4) Courage
5) The powers of government are separated so that no one branch will have all the power of government.
6) Representative
7) Senator
8) committees save time by reviewing and editing bills before they are presented to the entire House.
9) 4-2-1-3
10) taxes and fees
11) a 55 year old retired U.S. serviceman who has lived in Georgia for five years
12) serving as President of the Senate
13) executive branch
14) The governor determines the constitutionality of laws.
15) elected by Georgia's voters
16) civil case
17) criminal case
18) are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults.
19) are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults.
20) Will be sent to a juvenile detention center
21) A jury of their peers
22) collecting taxes
23) To provide a single service or perform a specific function
24) county government
25) to serve as administrative and judicial districts within the state.