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State And Local Government, Adult And Juvenile Justice
Test Description: SS8CG1-6,
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The purpose of the Georgia constitution is to?
A
Ensure freedom, liberty, justice, peace, and happiness for all the citizens of Georgia
B
Administer those rights assigned to the states by the US Constitution
C
Protect and benefit all the people of Georgia
D
Make laws, enforce laws, and collect revenue for Georgia's Citizen
2) The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to?
A
The federal government and certain powers to the state government
B
The people
C
State and municipal government
D
Each of the three branches of the government
3) What financial responsibility does a citizen have toward the government?
A
Paying debts
B
buying on credit
C
Paying Taxes
D
Making political contributions
4) Use these requirements to answer the following question: Must be at least 21 years old, Must be a citizen of the United States, Must be a resident of the district from which elected for one year
A
Governor
B
State Representative
C
State Senator
D
Secretary of State
5) How long is the term of a member of the Georgia General Assemby?
A
8 years
B
4 years
C
2 years
D
6 years
6) What are the two parts of Georgia's Legislative Branch?
A
Senate and House of Representatives
B
Secretary of State and Senate
C
Governor and General Assembly
D
Supreme Court and Governor
7) Which Branch of Georgia state government has as its main responsibility the writing of state laws?
A
Council
B
Executive
C
Legislative
D
Judicial
8) Federal Judges are appointed by the president of the United States. How are positions in Georgia's Supreme Court Filled?
A
Elected by Georgia's Legislature
B
Appointed by the US supreme court
C
Elected by Georgia voters
D
Appointed by Georgia's Governor
9) What is the significant difference between criminal and civil trials?
A
There is no difference between the two
B
Criminal cases involve violations of the law, while civil cases deal with disputes between two or more persons or groups
C
Criminal cases are known as misdemeanors while civil cases are known as felonies
D
Civil Cases involve the violation of the law, while criminal cases deal with disputes between two or more persons or groups
10) Delinquent juveniles are those who:
A
commit traffic offenses
B
are under 17 and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults
C
Are under 18 and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults
D
Are neglected or abused by a parent or guardian
11) Which protection does NOT apply to Juveniles in Georgia's Courts?
A
The right to be represented by an attorney
B
The right to a trial before a jury of peers
C
The right to confront and question witnesses against them
D
The right to present a defense, introduce evidence, and testify on one's own behalf
12) What are Georgia's Seven Deadly Sins?
A
Adult crimes that can lead to seven different types of penalties
B
Crimes committed by juveniles that result in the courts treating the juveniles as adults
C
Violent crimes committed by adults refusing to declare a religious affiliation
D
A political version of the Ten Commandments
13) Which is considered one of Georgia's Seven Deadly Sings when committed by a 16 year old?
A
Using a fake ID to purchase alcohol
B
Murder
C
Shoplifting
D
Hijacking a bus
14) Dividing the government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches is MOST related to the concept of:
A
The County Unit System
B
Weak-Mayor Councils
C
Separation of Powers
D
Segregation of Schools
15) Which best describes the following list: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Guarantee of Due Process of the Law
A
Everything in the list was in the original Georgia Constitution, but has since been removed
B
These are the only items that are considered rights and responsibilities of citizens
C
The items listed are all responsibilities of Georgia Citizens
D
The list identifies rights of Georgia citizens listed in the Georgia Constitution
16) The Georgia Supreme Court rarely overturns a law passed by the General Assembly. This is largely because:
A
The laws are typically not enforced by the Executive branch
B
The General Assembly works hard to make sure the laws they write are specific and aligned with the constitution
C
The General Assembly chooses the judges that will sit on the Georgia Supreme Court
D
The Georgia Supreme Court cannot overturn laws
17) Even though it is rare and unlikely, it is possible for the governor and lieutenant governor in Georgia to be political enemies, from different parties, and not work well together. How is this possible?
A
The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the General Assembly
B
They are elected in alternate cycles, not during the same election
C
They do not run together, each office is listed separately on the ballot when they are elected
D
The Governor is elected through popular vote and the lieutenant governor is elected by the county unit system
18) Tonya is the Mayor of a city in Georgia. In her daily work she has full responsibility of the city’s operations. She has the power to appoint people to run different departments and recently vetoed a new law passed by the city council. The city co
A
Strong Mayor-Council
B
Special Purpose Government
C
Council-Manager
D
Weak Mayor-Council
19) Which economic term best describes using money to earn more money?
A
investing
B
trading
C
selling
D
borrowing
20) Which of the following is not included on the Georgia State Seal?
A
Wisdom
B
Moderation
C
Tranquility
D
Justice
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