On a globe, a person would find Georgia in which hemisphere?

1. 
   central
   
2. 
   eastern
   
3. 
   western
   
4. 
   southern
   

b. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia; include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.

1. 
   A
   
2. 
   B
   
3. 
   C
   
4. 
   D
   

1. 
   Piedmont
   
2. 
   Coastal Plane
   
3. 
   Blue Ridge
   
4. 
   Valley and Ridge
   

c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier islands.

1. 
   It is the primary mode of transportation between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
   
2. 
   It provides several areas of the state with drinking water and recreational activities.
   
3. 
   Savannah uses it for the city’s deepwater port.
   
4. 
   There are no other rivers that run through the middle of the state.
   

1. 
   Fall Line.
   
2. 
   Savannah River.
   
3. 
   Okefenokee Swamp.
   
4. 
   Appalachian Mountains.
   

d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia’s development.

1. 
   It allows for many agricultural and vacation opportunities.
   
2. 
   The climate cured Franklin Roosevelt’s medical problems.
   
3. 
   It encourages much investment because no other state has this climate.
   
4. 
   The temperature is nearly the same all year, which makes planning trips easy.
   

1. 
   lumber
   
2. 
   agriculture
   
3. 
   the railroad industry
   
4. 
   fresh and salt-water fishing
   

a. Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide domestic and international goods to the people of Georgia.

1. 
   The interaction of our airports, roads, deepwater ports, and railroads makes it easy to ship goods in, around, and out of the state.
   
2. 
   Since the climate is not good for farming, it makes more sense to use the land for manufacturing.
   
3. 
   Being right in the middle of the country makes Georgia equal distances from most major cities.
   
4. 
   Georgia is more stable than most states and we have not had problems with droughts, wars, or depressions in the past.
   

1. 
   Each works independently and rarely relies on the other three
   
2. 
   All four interact to deliver domestic and international goods
   
3. 
   Most businesses only use railroads and the deepwater ports
   
4. 
   Only businesses are allowed to use the transportation systems.
   

1. 
   Rivers
   
2. 
   Airport
   
3. 
   Interstate
   
4. 
   Railroads
   

b. Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide producers and service providers in Georgia with national and international markets.

1. 
   Georgia has four major transportation systems, including a major airport to help move goods around.
   
2. 
   Georgia does not charge any taxes on property so it is cheaper to produce here.
   
3. 
   Labor is much cheaper in Georgia because of immigration concerns.
   
4. 
   There is very little rain in Georgia so shipping does not get disrupted by weather.
   

1. 
   Traffic is not a concern.
   
2. 
   There is not as much pollution.
   
3. 
   It is easy to move goods and services.
   
4. 
   It eliminates the need for the Post Office.
   

c. Explain how the four transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians.

1. 
   government laws.
   
2. 
   funding from the legislature.
   
3. 
   Georgia’s transportation systems.
   
4. 
   programs from the University of Georgia.
   

a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution.

1. 
   It is unique because there is no bill of rights in it.
   
2. 
   All parts of the constitution are written under one long section.
   
3. 
   After the preamble, each piece of the government, including a bill of rights, is explained in its own section.
   
4. 
   It is a short document that consists only of a preamble, a bill of rights, and a brief description of the three branches of government.
   

b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.

1. 
   separation of powers.
   
2. 
   segregation of schools.
   
3. 
   the county unit system.
   
4. 
   weak mayor councils.
   

c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

1. 
   The items listed are all responsibilities of Georgia citizens.
   
2. 
   The list identifies rights of Georgia citizens listed in the Georgia Constitution.
   
3. 
   These are the only items that are considered rights and responsibilities of citizens.
   
4. 
   Everything in the list was in the original Georgia Constitution, but has since been removed.
   

d. Explain voting qualifications and elections in Georgia.

1. 
   She will be approved because she meets all of the qualifications.
   
2. 
   She will be denied because she is not a United State’s citizen.
   
3. 
   She will be denied because she is not old enough to vote in Georgia.
   
4. 
   She will be denied because she is not currently living in Georgia.
   

e. Explain the role of political parties in government.

1. 
   create and pass laws
   
2. 
   force people to vote
   
3. 
   promote free speech ideals
   
4. 
   limit the number candidates
   

1. 
   political parties
   
2. 
   general assembly
   
3. 
   committee system
   
4. 
   criminal justice system
   

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.

1. 
   No one can serve more than two terms.
   
2. 
   Members only serve a two year term.
   
3. 
   New members cannot be on more than one committee.
   
4. 
   A member must be over 25 to serve in either house.
   

b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.

1. 
   major news stories and are very distracting for legislators.
   
2. 
   decided by the leadership with no input from other members.
   
3. 
   discussed in smaller committees, rather than the entire assembly.
   
4. 
   sent to the Governor in the form of long reports so he is in the loop at all times.
   

c. Evaluate how the legislative branch fulfills its role as the lawmaking body for the state of Georgia.

1. 
   Georgia Supreme Court cannot overturn laws.
   
2. 
   laws are typically not enforced by the Executive branch.
   
3. 
   General Assembly chooses the judges that will sit on the Georgia Supreme Court.
   
4. 
   General Assembly works to make sure the laws they write are specific and aligned with the constitution.
   

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.

1. 
   Each office is listed separately on the ballot when they are elected.
   
2. 
   The lieutenant governor is appointed by the General Assembly.
   
3. 
   They are elected in alternate cycles, not during the same election.
   
4. 
   The governor is elected through popular vote and the lieutenant governor is elected by the county unit system.
   

b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs; include education, human resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and natural resources.

1. 
   Senate
   
2. 
   Judicial
   
3. 
   Executive
   
4. 
   Legislative
   

c. Evaluate how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws.

1. 
   The agencies are paid to create new laws for the General Assembly.
   
2. 
   To administer programs and enforce laws for the executive branch.
   
3. 
   Because they need money to run the courts for their policy areas.
   
4. 
   So they can fulfill their roles as the primary employers of the state.
   

a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia, including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected.

1. 
   Most Georgia judges are elected through non-partisan elections.
   
2. 
   Trial court judges are elected while appellate court judges are appointed.
   
3. 
   Only Supreme Court judges are elected in Georgia, all other are appointed.
   
4. 
   Only a few judges in Georgia are elected while the rest are appointed by the governor.
   

1. 
   Superior
   
2. 
   Juvenile
   
3. 
   Probate
   
4. 
   Supreme
   

b. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.

1. 
   civil laws.
   
2. 
   criminal laws.
   
3. 
   traffic laws.
   
4. 
   juvenile laws.
   

c. Describe the adult justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.

1. 
   trial
   
2. 
   arrest
   
3. 
   booking
   
4. 
   sentencing
   

1. 
   probate
   
2. 
   juvenile
   
3. 
   superior
   
4. 
   supreme
   

d. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.

1. 
   Immediately call the police and try to have Jasmine arrested under her city’s “leash law”.
   
2. 
   Trap the dog next time and take it to the humane society.
   
3. 
   Attempt to get Jasmine to use Georgia’s mediation services to resolve the issue.
   
4. 
   Sue Jasmine for as much money as Sally can get from her.
   

e. Evaluate how the judicial branch fulfills its role in interpreting the laws of Georgia and ensuring justice in our legal system.

1. 
   by creating as many clear and fair laws as possible
   
2. 
   by interpreting laws and allowing people to appeal their decisions
   
3. 
   by arresting as many criminals as it can and getting them in prison quickly
   
4. 
   by selecting fair and impartial judges at all levels of courts
   

1. 
   duties of the governor
   
2. 
   roles of the judicial branch
   
3. 
   problems with the judicial branch
   
4. 
   expectations of the legislative branch
   

a. Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and differences of county and city governments in Georgia.

1. 
   Large and small cities have equal power in Georgia.
   
2. 
   Cities have no actual political power in Georgia.
   
3. 
   In Georgia, Counties are still the primary source of local political power.
   
4. 
   Counties and cities are often merged together in Georgia so they cannot be viewed differently.
   

1. 
   To reduce the influence of rural politicians
   
2. 
   To divide rural areas among wealthy farmers
   
3. 
   To help create more cities in the countryside
   
4. 
   To establish political centers for rural areas
   

b. Compare and contrast the weak mayor-council, the strong mayor-council, and the council-manager forms of city government.

1. 
   council-manager
   
2. 
   strong mayor-council
   
3. 
   weak mayor-council
   
4. 
   special purpose government
   

1. 
   general assembly
   
2. 
   weak mayor-council
   
3. 
   strong mayor-council
   
4. 
   special purpose government
   

c. Describe the functions of special-purpose governments.

1. 
   to carry out the laws passed by the General Assembly
   
2. 
   They investigate corruption and illegal activities in the state government.
   
3. 
   They only exist long enough to raise money for a specific project and then they are disbanded.
   
4. 
   to create and enforce law or rules that focus on specific areas like education or city development
   

1. 
   special-purpose governments
   
2. 
   anyone living in Georgia
   
3. 
   strong mayor-councils
   
4. 
   the General Assembly
   

d. Evaluate the role of local government working with state agencies to administer state programs.

1. 
   Local governments tell the state agencies what they will and will not do.
   
2. 
   Local governments provide the state agencies with the money to enforce the programs.
   
3. 
   State agencies have no control over local governments with how they spend money.
   
4. 
   State agencies provide guidance and sometimes money to local governments for state programs.