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Please get out a sheet of paper and number from 1-36. You will write your answers on your answer sheet!. Geography, Pre-History Cultures, Colonization Government 1820 – 1865 Westward Expansion, Antebellum South, The Civil War 1865- 1920 Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, WWI
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Please get out a sheet of paper and number from 1-36 You will write your answers on your answer sheet!
Geography, Pre-History Cultures, Colonization • Government • 1820 – 1865 Westward Expansion, Antebellum South, The Civil War • 1865- 1920 Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, WWI • 1925 – 1950 Roaring Twenties, Great Depression and World Conflict • 1950 – 1970 Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Modern Georgia
1950 – 1970 Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Modern Georgia Which technological advance did not impact the children of the 1980s? A. Development of personal computers B. Development of cellular telephones C. Development of the Internet D. Development of the automobile Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union? A. Establishing the first McDonald’s in Russia B. Tearing down the Berlin Wall C. Opening a Disney World in France D. Opening a Starbucks in Moscow Ecological disasters associated with Operation Desert Storm did not include A. oil releases into Persian Gulf. B. burning oil fields in Kuwait. C. the devastation of marine wildlife and birds. D. the return of Kuwait to an oil-producing independent state. 1-3
1950 – 1970 Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Modern Georgia The Georgia representative who was a former freedom rider and co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was A. Cynthia McKinney. B. Newt Gingrich. C. John Lewis. D. Sam Nunn. Georgia’s lottery money can not be used A. for the state pre-kindergarten program. B. for the HOPE college scholarship program. C. for technology grants to schools and colleges. D. to reduce house and senate appropriations for education. Which statement best describes the benefit Georgia received from hosting the1996 Olympics? A. Georgia received international media attention and recognition for the state and the host city, Atlanta, which lead to tourism and international business expansion. B. Georgia received world-class athletic facilities throughout the state for use by its own citizens and visitors to the state. C. Georgia did not have to pay for the production of the televised Olympic Games. D. The Olympics showcased Georgia’s convention and meeting facilities, transportation infrastructure, southern hospitality, and inexpensive tourist attractions. (4-6)
1950 – 1970 Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Modern Georgia Which event was not a foreign act of terrorism against the United States? A. The bombing of the U.S.S. Cole in 2000 B. The bombing of military facilities in Beirut in 1983 C. The bombing of the New York Twin Towers in 2001 D. The bombing of Atlanta’s Olympic festivities In which decade was most of Georgia’s population rural? A.1950 B.1960 C.1970 D.1980 Who was the mayor responsible for bringing professional sports to Atlanta? A. Ivan Allen B. Lester Maddox C. Maynard Jackson D. William Hartsfield (7-9)
1950 – 1970 Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Modern Georgia To what position did President Jimmy Carter appoint Andrew Young? A. Secretary of the Interior B. President of South Africa C. Ambassador to the United Nations D. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Which of the following Georgians did not march with Dr. Martin Lutcher King in the Civil Rights Movement of the 19650’s and 1960’s? A. John Lewis B. Andrew Young C. Julian Bond D. Eugene Talmadge When was the last school in Georgia integrated? A. 1962 B. 1968 C. 1970 D. 1971 (10-12)
1950 – 1970 Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Modern Georgia Which Georgia governor introduced the State Lottery to fund the Hope Scholarship? A. Jimmy Carter B. Zell Miller C. Sonny Perdue D. Roy Barnes Atlanta businessmen Ted Turner, Asa Candler, and Bernie Marcus are well known as successful A. Entrepreneurs B. Professional sports team owners C. Advertising agents D. Politicians Who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta and is know for expanding the airport? A. Shirley Franklin B. Kasim Reed C. Andrew Young (13-15) D. Maynard Jackson
Government Which power is not given to Georgia’s governor by the state constitution? a. Serving as commander-in-chief of the Georgia National Guard b.Signing bills from the legislature into law c.Preparing an annual budget for consideration by the General Assembly d.Representing Georgia in meetings with federal officials or other states’ governors Jimmy Carter’s term as president did not include a. the Camp David Peace Accords. b.establishing diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China . c.a stable, strong economy. d.the ratification of the Panama Canal treaties. The supreme court of Georgia has a. six justices elected by popular vote to six-year terms of office. b.five justices elected by popular vote to four-year terms of office. c.five justices elected by popular vote to seven-year terms of office. d.seven justices elected by popular vote to six-year terms of office. (16-18)
Government Which statement best describes how the grand jury protects individual citizens from abuses of power by elected officials? A. Citizens elected to public office cannot be accused of crimes without a review of those charges by a 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 cannot be denied due process of law without approval of the grand jury. Juveniles in Georgia are not guaranteed the right to A. a fair trial. B. be protected from self-incrimination. C. an attorney. D. bail when being detained. If the governor takes no action on a bill, it A. dies. B. is sent to the people for a vote. C. becomes law without a signature. (19-21) D. goes back to the legislature.
Government Which description of a council-manager form of city government is false? A. The council is appointed or elected. B. City council establishes laws and policies. C. The city manager oversees the day-to-day operation of city government. D. The mayor may be appointed or elected. Which tax is approved and collected only for a five-year period? A. Special purpose local option sales tax B. General local option sales tax C. Ad valorem tax D. State sales tax Low voter turnout results in A. higher costs for government. B. more efficient government. C. government control by well-organized interest groups. D. less effective government. (22-24)
Government Shared services between city and county governments do not include the operation of A. a local school system. B. business development authorities. C. area hospitals. D. area transportation services. How many county school systems are in operation in Georgia? A.180 B.159 C.161 D.361 Which requirement is not necessary in order to obtain a city charter from the state legislature? A. The city must provide police, fire, ambulance, 911, water, and sewage services. B. The city must have at least 200 residents. C. At least 60 percent of the land area must be divided into tracts. D. The city must be three or more miles from the boundaries of the nearest (25-27) city.
Government According to the state constitution, Georgia’s governor does not have A. legislative powers. B. executive powers. C. political powers. D. judicial powers. Who becomes Georgia’s chief executive officer if both the governor and the lieutenant governor are unable to serve? A. The secretary of state B. The attorney general C. The president pro tempore of state senate D. The speaker of the state house of representatives Which statement about the Georgia General Assembly is true? A. The General Assembly was formed as a bicameral legislature in 1777, making it older than the United States Congress. B. The General Assembly has 159 members in the house of representatives (one per county) and 56 members in the senate. C. Members of the legislature must be legal residents of the district from which they are elected for at least one year. D. The two houses of the General Assembly have equal powers and (28-30) authority under the state constitution.
Government The supreme court of Georgia has A. six justices elected by popular vote to six-year terms of office. B. five justices elected by popular vote to four-year terms of office. C. five justices elected by popular vote to seven-year terms of office. D. seven justices elected by popular vote to six-year terms of office. Which courts are found in each county in Georgia? A. Municipal courts, magistrate courts, probate courts, and juvenile courts B. Criminal courts, civil courts, municipal courts, and magistrate courts C. Circuit or regional court, magistrate court, juvenile court, and state tax court D. Civil courts, criminal courts, probate courts, tax courts, and juvenile courts Juveniles in Georgia are not guaranteed the right to A. a jury trial. B. be protected from self-incrimination. C. an attorney. D. have a parent present. (31-33)
Government Which protection does not apply to juveniles in Georgia’s courts? A. The right to present a defense, introduce evidence, and testify on one’s own behalf B. The protection against a trial without representation by an attorney C. The protection against a trial without a jury of peers D. The right to confront and question witnesses against them In determining the punishment or sentencing of a juvenile, a juvenile court judge cannot A. deny students the right to an education if they have broken school laws. B. place students on probation or release them into the custody of their parents. C. fine students or sentence them to jail terms and mandatory school attendance. D. assign them to alternative programs such as boot camps. Juveniles who commit specific serious and violent crimes may be placed under the jurisdiction of the state A. supreme court. B.magistrate court. C.superior court. (34-36) D.juvenile court.