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State & Local Government

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SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.

a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution.

1. What document explains the laws, government offices, and citizens’ rights, and responsibilities in the state of Georgia?

a. Declaration of Independence c. Georgia State Constitution

b. US Constitution d. Articles of Confederation

2. How many articles are in the Georgia State Constitution?

a. 7 c. 11

b. 2 d. 20

SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.

b. Explain the concept of separation of powers and checks and balances.

3. How did Georgia leaders separate powers of state government?

a. They created a unitary legislature.

b. They gave most of the power to the governor.

c. They separated government powers between three branches of government.

d. They created a plan very different from the national government.

SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.

c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

4. Rights for Georgia citizens are modeled after

a. British Common Law. c. John Locke’s writings.

b. The Bill of Rights. d. The Declaration of Independence.

5. Which of the following are responsibilities Georgians have to their state?

a. Vote in state elections.

b. Serve on jury duty when called.

c. Serve in the military when required.

d. All of the above.

SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.

d. Explain voting qualifications and elections in Georgia.

6. Which of the following is not a voting requirement for a Georgia citizen?

a. A person must be at least 18 years of age.

b. A person must have registered to vote five Mondays before Election Day.

c. A person must have graduated from high school.

d. A person must not be serving a prison sentence for a felony offence.

7. Which of the following methods may be used to vote on Election Day?

a. In person at your assigned voting place.

b. By mail if you are out of town.

c. In person at the county court house.

d. Both (a) and (b).

SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.

e. Explain the role of political parties in government.

8. Organized groups of people who share common ideals and who seek to elect their members to government offices are called

a. interest groups. c. political parties.

b. lobbyists. d. electors.

SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.

9. How long is a term of office for state senators and representatives?

a. 2 years c. 4 years

b. 6 years d. none of the above

10. What is the limit on the number of terms a state senator or representative can serve?

a. 2 terms c. 4 terms

b. 10 terms d. There is no limit

11. Which statement is not true concerning the duties of the House of Rep. and Senate?

a. Only the House of Representatives can write spending bills.

b. Only the Senate can approve appointments the governor makes

c. Both houses can propose and pass bills.

d. Both houses have the same minimum age qualification.

SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.

12. What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?

a. to make laws c. to enforce laws

b. to carry out laws d. to interpret laws

13. Georgia’s legislature is officially known as the

a. Congress. c. State Legislature.

b. General Assembly. d. State House of Government.

14. How many members are in the Georgia House of Representatives?

a. 435 c. 100

b. 180 d. 56

15. How many members are in the Georgia State Senate?

a. 435 c. 100

b. 180 d. 56

16. Who presides over the state senate?

a. the lieutenant governor c. the vice president

b. the speaker of the house d. the majority leader of the senate

SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

c. Evaluate how the legislative branch fulfills its role as the lawmaking body for the State of Georgia.

17. The state legislative session begins each year on the

a. second Monday in January. c. first Monday in July.

b. first Monday in November. d. first second Monday in April.

18. How many work days does the yearly legislative session last?

a. It lasts all year c. 40 days

b. 180 days d. 120 days

19. What must happen to a bill before it can be brought up for a vote in the house or senate?

a. The governor must approve the bill.

b. The Georgia Supreme Court must agree with the bill.

c. All bills must be reviewed by a house or senate committee.

d. None of these things have to happen.

SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.

b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs; include education, human resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and natural resources.

20. Which branch of state government employs the most people?

a. The legislative branch

b. The executive branch

c. The judicial branch

d. By law they must all employ the same number of people.

SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.

21. How old must a person be to run for the office of governor?

a. at least 35 years old c. at least 30 year old

b. at least 40 years old d. at least 45 years old

22. What is the citizenship requirement for governor?

a. a natural born citizen c. 15 years a citizen

b. 7 years a citizen d. There is no citizenship requirement.

23. If the governor and lieutenant governor both die or resign in office, who serves as chief executive until another can be elected?

a. The first appointed cabinet member c. The President of the Senate

b. The Speaker of the House d. It’s left vacant until the next election.

24. Which is not a power of the governor?

a. appoints state officials c. signs bills into law

b. pardons persons convicted of crimes. d. declares laws unconstitutional

SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.

b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs; include education, human resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and natural resources.

c. Explain how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws.

25. Which state position maintains state farmers’ markets, and directs agribusiness programs?

a. commissioner of agriculture c. secretary of state

b. secretary of business d. secretary of transportation

26. The commissioner of labor does not

a. enforce state labor laws.

b. maintain statistical data on labor.

c. administer unemployment insurance programs.

d. regulate utilities in Georgia.

27. Which state position supervises elections?

a. secretary of state c. lieutenant governor

b. state school superintendent d. speaker of the house

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected.

28. The primary function of the state judicial branch is to

a. make laws for the state. c. interpret laws of the state.

b. implement laws of the state . d. none of the above.

29. How are positions in the Georgia state courts filled?

a. elected by Georgia voters

b. elected by Georgia legislature

c. appointed by Georgia’s governor

d. appointed by the US Supreme Court

30. How many justices serve on the Georgia Supreme Court?

a. 5 c. 7

b. 10 d. 13

31. Cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court when they deal with

a. wills. c. land titles.

b. habeas corpus.. d. the death penalty.

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

b. Evaluate how the judicial branch fulfills its role in interpreting the laws of Georgia and ensuring justice in our legal system.

32. Which types of cases involve civil law?

a. disputes between citizens c. violations of laws

b. violent crimes d. cases involving international law

33. Which types of cases involve criminal law?

a. violations of laws c. disputes between citizens

b. cases involving international law d. all of the above

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

c. Describe the adult justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.

34. The grand jury decides whether or not a

a. person accused of a crime is guilty or innocent.

b. law or regulation has been broken.

c. person accused of a crime should be charged and stand trial for that crime.

d. person convicted of a crime received due process of law.

35. Which term means to take a person into physical custody and charge him or her with committing a crime?

a. warrant c. arrest

b. bail d. verdict

36. The court hearing during which the judge reads the charges against the defendant and the defendant enters a pleas of guilty, or not guilty is call the

a. grand jury. c. trial jury.

b. preliminary hearing. d. arraignment.

37. The decision of a jury or judge about whether a defendant is guilty as charged is called the

a. arrest. c. warrant.

b. verdict. d. sentencing.

38. The penalty imposed by a court upon a person convicted of a crime is called a

a. trial. c. sentence.

b. law. d. verdict.

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

d. Describe the ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.

39. Which is not a method of solving conflicts peacefully?

a. working together to find common ground.

b. discussing the issue with the hope of resolving it.

c. having a mutual friend talk to the both of you together.

d. arguing your position without listening to the other person’s view.

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

e. Evaluate how the judicial branch fulfills its role in interpreting the laws of Georgia and ensuring justice in our legal system.

40. The U.S. Constitution says that no state can deprive any citizen of life, liberty, or property without due process of the law. All of the following describe due process EXCEPT?

a. Persons arrested for a crime have the right to have a lawyer present during questioning.

b. When you are arrested, you have a right to remain free until your trial.

c. The person accused of the crime has the right to remain silent so as not to incriminate (blame) themselves.

d. Individuals must be given a speedy, public trial before a fair judge and jury.

SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.

a. Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and differences of county and city governments in Georgia.

41. The main governing authority in almost all of Georgia’s counties is the?

a. board of commissioners.

b. transit authority.

c. mayor.

d. judge.

SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.

b. Compare and contrast the weak mayor-council, the strong mayor-council, and the council-manager forms of city government.

42. Which of the following statements is true regarding local government?

a. In a strong mayor-council system, the mayor has a great deal of power and influence over the council.

b. In a weak mayor-council system, both the legislative and executive powers lie with the city council and the mayor has very limited power.

c. In a council-manager system, the elected council makes laws and policies and hires a city manager to oversee the day-to-day operations.

d. All of the above.

SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.

c. Describe the functions of special-purpose governments.

43. Which of the following is an example of special purpose governments?

a. State Department of Education

b. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit (MARTA)

c. Superior Court

d. Union Grove Middle School

SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.

d. Evaluate the role of local government working with state agencies to administer state programs.

44. Which of the following are NOT activities or services that counties perform on behalf of the state?

a. Counties provide trial courts for the state judicial system and maintain roads that are part of the state highway system and issue automobile tags and collect licensing fees.

b. Counties carry out state health and welfare programs.

c. Counties provide assistance in statewide emergency situations.

d. Counties maintain records and vital statistics on citizens such as property ownership, marriages, births, and deaths and conduct voter registration and state elections.

SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.

a. Evaluate the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each.

45. A juvenile in Georgia is one who is under the age of

a. 15.

b. 16.

c. 17.

d. 18.

46. Any act committed by a juvenile that would be considered a crime if it were committed by an adult is called what?

a. a delinquent act

b. an unruly act

c. an informal adjustment

d. a criminal consequence

SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.

b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.

47. Which of the following statements is true concerning juveniles’ rights when taken into custody?

a. Juveniles have the same basic rights as adult citizens.

b. The state does not have to grant juveniles a fair and speedy trial.

c. The judge is the only person responsible for notifying the juvenile of the charges against them.

d. Attorneys are not necessary in juvenile court cases.

SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.

c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process.

48. Which of the following cases would always be heard in a juvenile court?

a. an 18 year old accused of stealing a car

b. a 16 year old accused of murder

c. a 15 year old accused of stealing sodas from a convenience store

d. a parent accused of abusing their 13 year old child

49) Put the following steps in the order which describes the process if a juvenile commits a delinquent act or is accused of unruly behavior:

1) Informal Adjustment – The juvenile and his/her parents/guardian must admit that he juvenile committed the offense and agree to certain conditions before he/she may be released.

2) Supervision – The court supervises the juvenile for 90 days to make she he/she obeys the conditions

3) Probable Cause Hearing – Within 72 hours of deciding to keep a juvenile in custody, the judge will preside over a probable cause hearing.

4) Intake – the juvenile is turned over to a juvenile court intake officer who investigates the case.

a. 4 - 3 – 1 – 2

b. 3 – 1 – 2 - 4

c. 1 – 2 – 3 - 4

d. 2 – 4 – 1 - 3

SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.

d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences.

50. Which statement below does NOT describe Georgia’s Seven Deadly Sins Act?

a. Rather than serving time in a youth detention center, all or part of the juvenile’s sentence is served in an adult prison.

b. If a juvenile is accused of one of these crimes, then his/her case is tried in superior court under adult guidelines rather than juvenile guidelines.

c. During the intake process, the juvenile makes a choice to try his or her case in an adult or juvenile court.

d. If found guilty, each of these acts carries a mandatory ten-year prison sentence under Georgia law.

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