Unit 2 Government

How do county governments work with the state government?

• County governments set requirements for the state government

• County government leaders are selected by the governor of the state.

• County governments follow requirements set by the state government.

• County governments coordinate with the state government to administer state programs

Which local government would someone contact about issues with a bus?

• the governor of Georgia

• mayor of the city government

• the special-purpose board of transportation

• the board of commissioners at the county government

From where do local governments in Georgia get their power?

• from local constitutions

• from the U.S. Constitution

• from the governor of Georgia

• from the Georgia Constitution

Do you juvenile offenders have many of the same rights as adults?

• Yes

• No

The law considers a juvenile under the age of?

• 13

• 17

• 15

• 18

The juvenile justice system is focused on?

• Punishment

• Rehabilitation

How are delinquent and unruly behavior different?

• Delinquent behavior requires a formal hearing, while unruly behavior requires only parole

• Delinquent behavior is criminal behavior if committed by an adult, while unruly behavior is not.

• Delinquent behavior is less severe behavior than unruly behavior and has less severe consequences.

• Delinquent behavior is criminal behavior committed by a teenager, while unruly behavior is criminal behavior committed by a child

Being responsible for making laws for Georgians is a qualification for which Legislative house?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Two-year terms without restriction on consecutive terms is a qualification for which Legislative house?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Being a legal resident of their district for at least one year is a qualification for which Legislative house?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both