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GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT. CHAPTER 12 AND 13. QUESTION. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Georgia Constitution ? Georgia has had the same constitution since 1777. Georgia’s constitution is based on limited government instead of popular sovereignty.

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GOVERNMENT

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  1. GOVERNMENT CHAPTER 12 AND 13

  2. QUESTION • Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Georgia Constitution? • Georgia has had the same constitution since 1777. • Georgia’s constitution is based on limited government instead of popular sovereignty. • the laws in the Georgia Constitution are final and cannot be amended or changed. • it is the highest body of state laws in Georgia

  3. ANSWER • it is the highest body of state laws in Georgia

  4. QUESTION • Georgia’s speaker of the House is part of which of the following? • the legislative branch of government • the highest court in Georgia • the executive branch of government • the key committee in the judicial branch of government

  5. ANSWER • the legislative branch of government

  6. QUESTION The governor receives a bill that has passed the General Assembly. After reviewing it, he determines that he wants to sign part of the bill, but not all of it. The governor will MOST LIKELY use which of the following powers? • report on the state of the state and ask the General Assembly to reconsider the bill • the line-item veto • veto the whole bill appoint more state official that will make laws the governor favors

  7. ANSWER • the line-item veto

  8. QUESTION • Which of the following statements describes a county government in Georgia? • Power is divided between a legislative, executive and judicial branch • a strong mayor exercises most of the power • a weak mayor exercise very little power • a board of commissioners sets the policies and passes ordinances.

  9. ANSWER • a board of commissioners sets the policies and passes ordinances.

  10. QUESTION • Which of the following is part of a municipal government? • the governor of Georgia • the mayor of Atlanta • the president of the United States • a probate judge

  11. ANSWER • the mayor of Atlanta

  12. QUESTION • A policeman spots Mary littering in the park and gives her a ticket. She will have to pay the government $50.00 for her offense. Mary is paying what? • taxes • a fee • a fine • a grant

  13. ANSWER • a fine

  14. QUESTION • The General Assembly debates back and forth whether to give more money to education, or more to construct new highways. Eventually, it decides to give more money to education. Which of the following statements is TRUE? • the government has failed to make a spending decision. • the additional roads that could have been built if more money had been given to highways is an opportunity cost. • the state budget will not be ready on time because of this decision. • the state must reduce revenue if it hopes to better fund highways in the future

  15. ANSWER • the additional roads that could have been built if more money had been given to highways is an opportunity cost.

  16. QUESTION • The governor appoints an official to serve in Georgia’s state government. However, the state Senate rejects the appointment, preventing the person from ever taking office. The Senate’s actions are an example of what? • limited government • checks and balance • popular sovereignty • constitutional convention

  17. ANSWER • checks and balance

  18. QUESTION • The General Assembly passes a new law making it illegal to insult government leaders in public. The governor gladly signs it. A citizen sues, claiming that he is entitled to say what he wants about government leaders under Georgia’s bill of rights. The citizen is hoping the court will do what? • disband the General Assembly • appeal the case to trial court • declare the law unconstitutional • veto the law

  19. ANSWER • declare the law unconstitutional

  20. QUESTION A bill to make it illegal for people to smoke in state parks must first be introduced where? • in the executive branch • in the General Assembly • in a municipal government • before a board of county commissioners

  21. ANSWER • in the General Assembly

  22. QUESTION • Which of the following affects state spending decisions the LEAST? • the state’s growing Hispanic population • citizens angry about high taxes • the number of people living in Georgia • term limits on the governor.

  23. ANSWER • term limits on the governor.

  24. QUESTION • Claudine is a state senator. She introduces a bill that she hopes will become a law. After she introduces it, the bill will probably go where next? • to a Senate committee • to the House of Representatives for approval • to the governor • to the Georgia Supreme Court

  25. ANSWER • to a Senate committee

  26. QUESTION • Samantha serves in the branch of Georgia government that makes sure laws are applied appropriately and according to the constitution Samantha is most likely which of the following? • a state senator • a Court of Appeals judge • the governor • an appointed department head

  27. ANSWER • an appointed department head

  28. QUESTION • Most state revenue comes from which of the following? • fees • fines • grants • taxes

  29. ANSWER • taxes

  30. QUESTION • A more serious crime that carries a sentence of more than a year in prison and/or a fine of at least $1000.00 is called what? • a felony • a misdemeanor • an indictment • an arraignment

  31. ANSWER • A felony

  32. QUESTION • Frank is accused of armed robbery. He hires Lisa to argue before the court that he is innocent. Meanwhile, Sylvia argues on behalf of the state that he is guilty. Which of the following is TRUE? • Frank is not entitled to a jury trial • Lisa is a defense attorney • Sylvia is an arraignment judge • Lisa is a prosecutor

  33. ANSWER • Lisa is a defense attorney

  34. QUESTION The party that files a lawsuit is called • the civil filer • the civil prosecutor • the defendant • the plaintiff

  35. ANSWER • the plaintiff

  36. QUESTION • Bill loses his case in civil court and is ordered by the judge to pay Albert $500.00. Which of the following is TRUE? • The court found Bill guilty of a misdemeanor • Bill has to pay Albert a fine • the judge expects Bill to pay damages • Albert was clearly the plaintiff in the case.

  37. ANSWER • the judge expects Bill to pay damages

  38. QUESTION • Which of the following cases would always be heard in the juvenile court? • an 18-year old accused of stealing a car. • a 16-year old accused of rape and murder • a 15-year old accused of stealing sodas from a convenience store. • a parent accused of abusing their 13-year old child.

  39. ANSWER • a 15-year old accused of stealing sodas from a convenience store.

  40. QUESTION Any act committed by a juvenile that would also be considered a crime if it were committed by an adult is called what? • a delinquent act • an informal adjustment • an unruly act • a criminal consequence

  41. ANSWER • a delinquent act

  42. QUESTION • Georgia, the crime of murder is which of the following? • civil offense punishable by death • a felony tried in superior court • a felony tried in m magistrate court • a misdemeanor that carries a long prison sentence.

  43. ANSWER • a felony tried in superior court

  44. QUESTION • A Georgia district attorney would be most interested in which of the following cases? • someone accused of a federal crime • a murder • a civil lawsuit involving large amounts of money • someone 18 years old skipping school

  45. ANSWER • a murder

  46. QUESTION • Barbara is 19 years old and accused of a misdemeanor. Which of the following rights does Barbara have? • She is entitled to have her parents present at all court hearings. • She is allowed to counter sue even though she is the defendant. • She has the right to have her case tried in federal court. • She has the right to an attorney.

  47. ANSWER • She has the right to an attorney

  48. QUESTION • Fernando is arrested and charged with breaking into a school and stealing computers. His attorney tells him that the state has pictures of him on video committing the crime, as well as two eye-witnesses that saw him putting the computers into his truck. Fernando will most likely do which of the following? • pleads ‘not guilty” and insist on a trial • plea bargain • sue the state for damages • deliberate

  49. ANSWER • plea bargain

  50. QUESTION • Chucky is convicted in criminal court of armed robbery. However, he asks a higher court to overturn his conviction because he believes his constitutional rights were violated. Chuckle’s request is called. • a complaint • a lawsuit • a plea • an appeal

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