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