Georgia Government Answers

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Georgia’s constitution requires cities and towns to provide

A
public schools and recreational facilities.
B
tourism guides and chambers of commerce.
C
police protection and correctional facilities.
D
career centers and job placement services.
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If the governor of Georgia vetoes a bill, it can still become law through an override by

A
the Supreme Court.
B
voters at the polls.
C
the legislature.
D
cabinet leaders.
3

Residents in Georgia pay a sales tax when they

A
get a driver’s license.
B
go to a state campground.
C
go to an amusement park.
D
buy a lottery ticket.
4

Which explains how different agencies protect drinking water in Georgia?

A
Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources treats water, while municipalities oversee the process to make sure it is done properly.
B
The Environmental Protection Agency treats water, while municipalities oversee the process to make sure it is done properly.
C
Municipalities treat water, while Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources oversees the process to make sure it is done properly.
D
The Environmental Protection Agency treats water, while Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources oversees the process.
5

Which is the best example of an action taken by Georgia’s legislative branch?

A
A law requires people who register to vote to prove they are US citizens.
B
A veteran engineer is named director of the state transportation board.
C
A bank is forced to repay millions in illegal overdraft fees to its customers.
D
A storm leads to the deployment of the state’s National Guard troops.
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A
federal
B
state
C
municipal
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Which example would most likely lead Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources to take action?

A
A bridge falls into disrepair, and the government orders it to be repaired.
B
A business discharges hazardous material into a river near its headquarters.
C
A state agency hires a chief engineer with a criminal background.
D
A gas explosion at a night club is caused by a gas company employee.
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A
seven
B
eight
C
nine
10

Local government can use home rule in Georgia to change

A
federal laws.
B
state laws.
C
tax laws.
D
local laws.

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