Government Test Review #2

An example of separation of powers would be ____

• The executive branch has no control over new laws being created for Georgia citizens.

• Members of Georgia's General Assembly may hear court cases and decide which laws apply to each case.

• Georgia's Governor has the power to veto/pass a law submitted by the Legislative Branch.

• Georgia's Supreme court has powers to amend laws as needed during court trials.

Johnny skipped middle school last month and was later arrested and charged with breaking into a nearby home. Johnny states he is innocent of the charges. In which of Georgia's courts will his case be heard?

• Appellate court

• Trial court

• Georgia Supreme court

• University court

Alice's mom didn't follow her budget for several months. She spent more money than she was making. She got behind with her bills and wrote checks to cover her payments. The checks were bad (no money in the bank to cover the amounts). She was arrested for writing bad checks. Which of Georgia's trial courts will her case be held?

• Georgia's Supreme Court

• Georgia's Probate Court

• Georgia's Magistrate Court

• Georgia's Juvenile Court

Due process of law means ______.

• the government is required to follow legal rights of a citizen.

• the public safety authority has the right to mistreat citizens that are under arrest.

• citizens have no constitutional rights after being arrested for a crime.

• law enforcement has the right to take away another persons constitutional rights.

In the case of Worcester v. Georgia, the United States Supreme Court played the role of ________.

• amending the proper steps in the judicial process.

• identified the difference between a civil and criminal trial.

• interpreted which Georgia laws applied to the case.

• made the decision that this case was not suitable for the Supreme Court

Suppose Georgia's House of Representatives passes a bill and sends it to the Senate for approval. The Senate amends the bill before passing it. What should be the next step for this bill?

• The bill automatically becomes a law.

• The bill should be returned to the House of Representatives.

• The bill should be sent to the governor for his approval.

• The bill would be sent to the judicial branch for final approval.

Which position below is considered the "main lawyer" for the state?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Chief Executive

Which of the following is NOT a correct match between the branch of government, the term and role associated with it?

• Legislative/Wisdom/Makes Laws

• Executive/Justice/Enforces Laws

• Judicial/Justice/Interprets Laws

• Executive/Moderation/Enforces Laws

The state of Georgia receives revenue from all of the following EXCEPT _____ (choose 2).

• Income Taxes

• Donations

• Bank Loans

• Property Taxes

• Federal Grants

An example of checks and balance is _________

• Georgia's Judicial branch (Supreme Court) has the power to declare a law constitutional/unconstitutional.

• Georgia's Legislative branch has the power to review executive orders.

• Georgia's Executive branch can propose constitutional changes or impeach officials of the Legislative Branch.

• Georgia's Legislative branch appoints officials to the Executive branch as long as they are of the same political party.