Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
Suggestions for you
36 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government creates laws?LegislativeExecutiveJudicialGovernment
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes sure that the laws are constitutional?ExecutiveLegislativeJudicialGovernment
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two parts of Congress?General Assembly and Supreme CourtFirst and Second CongressHouse of Representatives and SenateState Legislatures and Parliament
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes sure the laws are obeyed (enforces the laws)?ExecutiveLegislativeSenateJudicial
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government decides if the laws are fair?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHead of the Executive BranchGovernorLieutenant GovernorMayorSpeaker of the House
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA Georgia Voter must be age18213025
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe General Assembly is Georgia'sLegislative BranchJudicial BranchExecutive BranchMost important branch
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA bill is first assigned (or heard) in a ____________.CommitteeSenateHouse of RepresentativesGovernor
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe General Assembly is made up of….Ways and Means CommitteeRepublicans and IndependentsHouse of Representatives and SenateSenate and Republicans
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe lieutenant governor of Georgiais also the president of the Senatehas the power to veto billshas the power to declare laws unconstiutionalis also speaker of the house
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe governor and lieutenant governor areelected by the General Assemblyelected by popular vote to a four year termelected by popular vote to a two year termappointed by Supreme Court justices
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court are both examples ofappellate courtsfederal courtssuperior courtstrial courts
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to a juvenile if they commit one of the seven most serious delinquent behaviors?They will be tried as an adultThey will be charged with a misdemeanorThey will be denied a trial
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch INTERPRETS the laws of the state?The Executive BranchThe Judicial BranchThe Legislative branchThe Presidential branch
- 16. Multiple ChoiceJimmil seeks damages ($) from a company for being fired illegally.Civil LawCriminal Law
- 17. Multiple ChoiceKevin is arrested by the police and placed in jail until his trial.Civil LawCriminal Law
- 18. Multiple ChoiceZechariah takes his car to be serviced and when he picks it up he notices a large dent that wasn't there when he left his car. He sues the mechanic.Civil LawCriminal Law
- 19. Multiple ChoiceJakia burns down her store for insurance money and it causes damage to neighboring stores. Jakia is arrested.Civil LawCriminal Law
- 20. Multiple ChoiceJohanna and Andres get divorced.Civil LawCriminal Law
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first step in creating a new law?Overriding the presidential vetoIntroduction of a bill by a senator or house memberReferral to committeeSigning by the president
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the bill go after it is introduced?To the governorTo the votersTo an agencyTo a committee
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to a bill after it passes the committee?It is sent to the other house for considerationIt is sent to a subcomittee for further studyIt is sent to the president for a signatureIt is referred to the entire House or Senate for consideration
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to veto a law?To approve it (Say Yes!)To reject it (Say No!)To ignore itTo sign it
- 25. Multiple ChoiceA bill is discussed on the Senate floor, what happens next?The 100 members of the Senate votes on the bill.The 100 House of Representatives votes on the bill.The 435 members of the House of Representatives vote on the bill.The 435 members of the Senate vote on the bill.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIdeas for bills can come from:The PresidentCongressmenIndividuals and Interest GroupsAll of the Above (EVERYONE)
- 27. Multiple Choice_______________ handles cases involving persons 17 and under.juvenile courtprobate courtmagistrate courttrial court
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThis court handles the wills and estates of persons who are deceased:probatemagistratejuvenileappellate
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich department? Responds to natural and man-made disasters and enforces traffic laws.DOEDOTDPSDED
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming governor?Be at least 30 years oldBe a US citizen for at least 15 yearsAttend a state universityGA resident for at least 6 years
- 31. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False? Lt. governor has the same qualifications as the governor.TrueFalse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWho is the leader of Georgia's Senate?Lt. GovernorSpeaker of the HouseGovernorGovernor Pro Tempore
- 33. Multiple ChoiceHow many members are in the Georgia Senate?56100180435
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWho is Georgia's current Lt. Governor?Nathan DealDavid RalstonDavid PerdueCasey Cagle
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWho is Georgia's current Governor?Nathan DealSonny PerdueJohnny IssaksonKasim Reed
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHow old do you have to be to be Governor of Georgia?25 years old28 years old30 years old35 years old
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags