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The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides protection from self-incrimination. What does self-incrimination mean?

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acting as a witness against yourself

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Which of the following CAN be taken into account when being allowed to register to vote?

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residence

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Before a person can stand trial, he or she must be indicted. This duty is left up to whom?

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a grand jury

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Criminal law is BEST described as laws that

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defines what constitutes a crime and provides for punishing those who commit crimes.

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· voting · volunteering · paying taxes

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civic responsibilities.

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The French-Indian/Seven Years War is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the American Revolution. Which of these BEST explains why this might be the case?

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The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies.

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· park entry fees · sales tax · individual income tax

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they are sources of state revenue

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Abraham Baldwin's tying vote at the Constitutional Convention was important because it

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set into motion the events leading to the Great Compromise.

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Which aspect of the Georgia Constitution of 1777 MOST LIKELY limited its effectiveness?

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It had a unicameral legislature, which could control the courts and the governor.

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The Articles of Confederation were important MAINLY because they

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held the country together prior to the implementation of the Constitution.

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The Georgia state constitution contains a Bill of Rights. Which of these is MOST LIKELY the next entry in this section of the Georgia Constitution?

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Freedom of speech and the press

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In order for a person to be able to vote in the state of Georgia, he or she must

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be a legal resident of the state of Georgia.

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What two political parties have been in power the longest in the history of the United States?

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Democratic Party and Republican Party

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The MOST important duty of the members of the General Assembly is to

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make and amend laws.

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Which word is the BEST synonym for the word conflict?

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disagreement

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Only Texas has more counties than Georgia. How many counties are in Georgia?

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159

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Georgia Learn and Serve is a program that helps pay for students in Georgia to participate in service-learning programs. This program is paid for with income from United States Government agency called the Corporation of National Service. Another word for this type of state income is

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Federal grant.

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How are Georgia Supreme Court justices selected?

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They are elected by statewide elections.

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Which statement BEST describes a similarity in the Strong Mayor-Council and the Weak Mayor-Council forms of government in Georgia?

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The city council shares the executive and policy-making responsibilities with the mayor.

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What is the main difference between general-purpose and special-purpose governments in Georgia?

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General-purpose governments provide many different services while special-purpose governments provide specific services.

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Which of these BEST describes the difference between unruly behavior and delinquent behavior for juveniles under Georgia law?

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Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by either adults or juveniles, while unruly behaviors are unlawful only when committed by juveniles.

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The Georgia Constitution requires the state to maintain a balanced budget. If the amount of revenue decreases, the services provided by the state will MOST LIKELY

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decrease.

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What must officers promptly inform juveniles of when taken into custody?

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the rights to which they are entitled

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Which statement BEST describes the government outlined in the United States Constitution?

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Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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How can two parties resolve a dispute without going to trial?

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through participating in mediation

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· The City Council has power to approve the city's budget. · The Mayor may appoint and remove key officials, as well as prepare the budget. · Few key officials are elected into office. These are describing what form of local government?

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Strong Mayor-Council

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In Georgia, a school district is an example of a

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special-purpose government.

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UNLIKE in an adult on trial in Georgia, a juvenile

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does not have to have a public trial.

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Tracy, a 16 year old student at City High School, is charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in the death of a local merchant. By state law, Tracy must be

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tried as an adult.

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"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." - Preamble to the United States Constitution What event might have been an example of why the framers of the Constitution included the phrase "insure domestic tranquility?"

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Shays' Rebellion

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Which of these BEST defines a bicameral legislature?

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governing body made of two houses

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The concept of separation and balance of powers in the Constitution refers to which of these situations?

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a separation of powers between separate and coequal branches of government

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Which important document announced that the American colonies no longer wished to be part of the British empire?

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the Declaration of Independence

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Great Britain is a better established nation. Great Britain has a strong army and navy. Great Britain can prevent chaos and mob rule. All of these are arguments that supported the position of which of these people?

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Loyalist

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A Loyalist in North America in the 1770s would have MOST LIKELY supported which of these?

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remaining a part of Great Britain

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If you would like to see a new park built in the town square, which of these officials would BEST be able to help you?

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the city council

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Which of these is one of the Seven Delinquent Behaviors?

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Armed Robbery With a Firearm

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Ad valorem taxes are property taxes that are levied on property such as automobiles, land, and houses, and, in Georgia, fall under the jurisdiction of

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county governments.

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By the Georgia Constitution, who is the state's budget director, and is in charge of the budget and presenting the budget to the state legislature in January?

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the Governor

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How a Bill Becomes a Law in Georgia 1. Bill is introduced 2. Bill is sent to committee 3. If favorable, bill is voted on by originating house 4. Approved bill goes to other house 5. If other house approves, bill sent to Governor 6. Bill either signed or vetoed by Governor What can you conclude based on this process?

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It is a long process of getting a bill to become a law.

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In what way does a Governor have the same legislative power as the President of the United States?

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They both can either sign or veto a bill passed by their Legislative branch.

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Based on the structure of the Georgia Constitution, what can you conclude?

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Georgia's constitution is based on the principle of Separation of Powers.

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Andrew has an idea for a new law. He believes that there should not be any school on Fridays. He wants to write a letter to someone in government who could see about making this law. Which person would have the BEST chance of making this law?

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a member of the state General Assembly

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Which of these situations would result in a child being put on trial in adult Superior court?

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While using a gun to threaten the clerk, Larry robs a convenience store.

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Joe lives 10 miles from work, but every day it takes him longer and longer to get there. The drive that once took 15 minutes 3 years ago now takes 45 minutes. If Joe were going to take his concerns to the state government, to which agency would he MOST likely complain?

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Department of Transportation

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The Department of Transportation would be MOST likely to address which of these situations?

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Many state highways lack enough lanes to handle increased traffic and congestion.

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Which word BEST describes the function of the courts in the Judicial branch of government?

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Interpret

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The town of Spiveydale passes a law that requires all right handed people to pay a tax of $500 per year. The mayor signs this law and enforces it. Right-handed residents in the town want to challenge this law. Which would be the BEST option for doing this?

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using the court system

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Which of these is a primary governmental authority for carrying out laws in cities?

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Mayor

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Which of these is a similarity between local and state governments?

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They both protect and serve their residents.

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The Governor is considered to be the __________ of the state.

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Chief Executive

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A town has some extra money. Some citizens think that the money should be spent on a new library. Others think it should be used to build a new park. What should the citizens do to solve this problem?

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Hold a vote to decide how to spend the money.

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Executive Branch

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GovernorAttorney GeneralSchool Superintenden

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Legislative Branch

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General AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesSenate

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Judicial Branch

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Department of Juvenile JusticeSupreme Court of GeorgiaCourt of Appeals

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This was an event that occurred on Monday, March 5, 1770 that helped spark the American Revolution.

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Boston Massacre

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This was a political protest by Boston in 1773 against the British parliament led by the Sons of Liberty.

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Boston Tea Party

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Battles between France and England in the new world resulting in the loss of all French possessions

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French And Indian War

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This group of Patriots was formed in 1765 and urged colonial resistance to the Stamp Act using any means available... even violence.

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Sons of Liberty

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A common complaint of American Colonists, they felt they were taxed from England without having any vote in Parliament.

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Taxation Without Representation

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This was an Act passed in 1765 by the British, requiring all legal documents to carry a tax mark to help pay for the military presence in the colonies.

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Stamp Act

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These were series of laws passed by Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea Party.

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Intolerable Acts

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Issued after the French and Indian War, it gave Britain a monopoly on land purchased west of the Appalachians.

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Proclamation of 1763

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Articles of Confederation

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No power to tax.No power to create national military force.No federal court system.All states must agree to amend governing document.Equal representation in the national legislature.

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U.S. Constitution

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The document is the Supreme Law of the Land.Federal courts handle disputes between states.Power to regulate interstate commerce.

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