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Modern Georgia
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1) Which group did NOT benefit from the end of the county unit system?
A
Urban Areas
B
Rural Areas
C
South Georgia
D
Coastal Regions
2) What were Jimmy Carter's positions before becoming President?
A
State Senator and Govenor
B
Mayor of Atlanta and Governor
C
State Representative and Governor
D
Mayor of Atlanta and State Senator
3) What was an effect of Georgia's two-party system?
A
Less Competition during elections
B
Rural areas are more important during elections
C
Rise of the Republican Party
D
Elections happen more frequently
4) The 1996 Olympics had which effects on Georgia?
A
New venues were built, but Georgia did not receive any money for the Olympics
B
$5 billion in economic activity, 2 million visitors to Atlanta, downfall of the economy
C
$5 Billion Dollars Economic Activity, New Sports Venues, 2 Million Visitors to Atlanta
5) How have immigrant communities impacted the economy of Georgia?
A
mmigrant workers drive up wages because they demand higher pay.
B
The number of jobs immigrants hold is decreasing over time.
C
It is more desirable to hire a less educated native than an immigrant with only a high school degree.
D
Less educated immigrants are replacing less educated native Georgians in the workforce.
6) How did the end of the county unit system effect Georgia politics?
A
County governments lost power to the state government.
B
Urban populated areas became more important to elections
C
Primary elections became more important than general elections.
D
Rural areas became more influential in state politics.
7) What was an accomplishment of Jimmy Carter while he was president?
A
He won the Nobel Peace Prize
B
Negotiated peace between Israel and Egypt
C
Arranged the release of US hostages from Iran
D
Ended the oil embargo with the Arab nations
8) What are the purposes for the Chattahoochee River to Georgia citizens?
A
Used as a source of drinking water and recreation
B
There are no other rivers that run through the middle of the state.
C
Savannah uses it for the city's deep water port.
D
It is the primary mode of transportation between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
9) How does the judicial branch attempt to fulfill its duty to ensure justice in our legal system?
A
by interpreting laws and allowing people to appeal their decisions
B
by selecting fair and impartial judges at all levels of courts
C
by arresting as many criminals as it can and getting them in prison quickly
D
by creating as many clear and fair laws as possible
10) Even though it is unlikely, it is possible for the governor and lieutenant governor in Georgia to be from different political parties. How is this possible?
A
The governor is elected through popular vote and the lieutenant governor is elected by the county unit system.
B
Citizens vote for the governor and lieutenant governor separately.
C
They are elected in alternate cycles, not during the same election.
D
The lieutenant governor is appointed by the General Assembly.
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