chapter 12 and 13. which of the following is true regarding the georgia constitution? georgia has...
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GOVERNMENTCHAPTER 12 AND 13
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
QUESTION
it is the highest body of state laws in Georgia
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
the legislative branch of government
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
the line-item veto
ANSWER
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.
QUESTION
a board of commissioners sets the policies and passes ordinances.
ANSWER
Which of the following is part of a municipal government?
the governor of Georgiathe mayor of Atlantathe president of the United Statesa probate judge
QUESTION
the mayor of Atlanta
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
a fine
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
the additional roads that could have been built if more money had been given to highways is an opportunity cost.
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
checks and balance
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
declare the law unconstitutional
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
in the General Assembly
ANSWER
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.
QUESTION
term limits on the governor.
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
to a Senate committee
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
an appointed department head
ANSWER
Most state revenue comes from which of the following?
fees fines grants taxes
QUESTION
taxes
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
A felony
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
Lisa is a defense attorney
ANSWER
The party that files a lawsuit is called
the civil filer the civil prosecutor the defendant the plaintiff
QUESTION
the plaintiff
ANSWER
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.
QUESTION
the judge expects Bill to pay damages
ANSWER
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.
QUESTION
a 15-year old accused of stealing sodas from a convenience store.
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
a delinquent act
ANSWER
Georgia, the crime of murder is which of the following?
civil offense punishable by deatha felony tried in superior courta felony tried in m magistrate courta misdemeanor that carries a long prison sentence.
QUESTION
a felony tried in superior court
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
a murder
ANSWER
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.
QUESTION
She has the right to an attorney
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
plea bargain
ANSWER
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
QUESTION
an appeal
ANSWER
The Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court are both examples of
appellate courts federal courts superior courts trial courts
appellate courts
ANSWER
Tony is a 15-year old accused of punching another student in the face. Meanwhile, Paul is 16 and got caught trying to use a fake ID to buy cigarettes. Where will their cases be heard?
in civil court in an arraignment in juvenile court at a youth detention center
QUESTION
in juvenile court
ANSWER
For which of the following reasons are murder and rape considered two of Georgia’s “seven deadly sins”?
people convicted of these crimes are always sentenced to death.
they are crimes for which there is not appeals process
they are two of the seven crimes for which juveniles may be tried as adults.
they are two of the seven crimes for which juveniles are usually sentenced to death
QUESTION
they are two of the seven crimes for which juveniles may be tried as adults.
ANSWER
The role of Georgia’s executive branch is predominantly to
amend federal laws. enforce state laws pass new legislation preside over the state Senate
QUESTION
enforce state laws
ANSWER
A municipality that wants a strong elected executive with lots of power over the council and city matters would likely use a
strong mayor-council system council-manager system weak mayor-council system special districts system
QUESTION
strong mayor-council system
ANSWER
In what ways do political constituencies affect state spending decisions?
politicians are not likely to support spending that is unpopular with those who elected them.
they usually demand higher taxes. if the government has a political
constituency then it will not need a state budget.
for every constituency the government has it also has an opportunity cost.
QUESTION
politicians are not likely to support spending that is unpopular with those who elected
them.
ANSWER
Before the state of Georgia may raise taxes, a bill authorizing such a change must be introduced by
the governor a member of the state House a private citizen a member of the state Senate.
QUESTION
a member of the state House
ANSWER
The fact that state funds are limited means that Georgia’s government will always face
federal grants opportunity costs excessive fines political constituencies
QUESTION
opportunity costs
ANSWER
House of Representativ State Senate
Governor Executive Branch Judicial Branch
MATCHING
must be 25, US & GA citizen, resident of GA for 2 years & legal resident of district
QUESTION
State Senate
ANSWER
responsible for interpreting the law
QUESTION
Judicial Branch
ANSWER
must be 21, US & GA citizen, resident of GA 2 years & legal resident of district
QUESTION
House of Representative
ANSWER
responsible for enforcing the laws
QUESTION
Executive Branch
ANSWER
must be 30, citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years and a resident of GA for at least 6 years.
QUESTION
Governor
ANSWER
prosecutor defendantplaintiffattorney for the state
exclusive jurisdiction
MATCHING
only a certain court may initially hear and rule on the case
QUESTION
exclusive jurisdiction
ANSWER
represents a clients who don’t have enough money to hire their own attorney
QUESTION
public defender
ANSWER
party who claims they have been wronged and files a lawsuit
QUESTION
plaintiff
ANSWER
person accused of a crime or wrongdoing in a lawsuit
QUESTION
defendant
ANSWER