Foundations of Georgia Government

Foundations of Georgia Government

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the preamble of our constitution?

• Explain the rights of the people of Georgia

• Explains specific parts of the constitution

• States the purpose of the constitution

• To make changes in the constitution

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights for our constitution?

• Explain the rights of the people of Georgia

• Explains specific parts of the constitution

• States the purpose of the constitution

• To make changes in the constitution

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the articles in our constitution?

• To make changes in the constitution

• States the purpose of the constitution

• Explains specific parts of the constitution

• Explain the rights of the people of Georgia

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the amendments in our constitution?

• To make changes in the constitution

• States the purpose of the constitution

• Explains specific parts of the constitution

• Explain the rights of the people of Georgia

Multiple Choice

Which article describes the process to amend Georgia's constitution? (go back and look at slide 19)

• Article 1

• Article 8

• Article 10

• Article 3

Multiple Choice

Which article deals with voting and rules for elections? (go back and look at slide 19)

• Article 7

• Article 8

• Article 3

• Article 2

Multiple Choice

Which article explains the duties and powers of the governor? (go back and look at slide 19)

• Article 6

• Article 5

• Article 4

• Article 10

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of Georgia's state constitution? Choose all that apply.

• Preamble

• Articles

• Proclamation

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

Multiple Choice

How can you make changes to the Constitution?

• Ratification

• Amendments

• Voting on new legislators

• Write a new constitution

Multiple Choice

Something you should do is a...

• right

• responsibility

Multiple Choice

Freedom to speak about your ideas

• right

• responsibility

• both

Multiple Choice

Being able to choose a religion

• right

• responsibility

• both

Multiple Choice

Where do we find our rights as a citizen?

• In the U.S. Constitution

• In the Executive branch

• In Washington, D.C.

SUPER SPEED ROUND

5 second questions

Multiple Choice

Free education

• right

• responsibility

Multiple Choice

Volunteer

• right

• responsibility

• both

Multiple Choice

Be safe

• right

• responsibility

• both

Multiple Choice

Pay taxes

• right

• responsibility

• both

Multiple Choice

Defend the United States

• right

• responsibility

• both

Multiple Choice

Follow laws

• right

• responsibility

• both

Multiple Select

Which of the following would make a person ineligible (not able) to vote in Georgia? (CHOOSE 2)

• They are not a member of the Republican Party.

• They have a physical disability.

• They are ruled mentally incompetent by the state.

• They were born in another state.

• They are currently in prison for a felony conviction.

Multiple Choice

The Georgia General Assembly is made up of:

• The State Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court

• The State Senate and the Governor

• Supreme Court and The State Senate

Multiple Choice

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• Supreme Court

• Secretary of State

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a civic responsibility outlined in Georgia's constitution?

• Voting

• Education

• Taxes

• Volunteering

Multiple Choice

What do "voting in elections" and "volunteering at a homeless shelter" have in common?

• They are examples of citizens' rights.

• They are examples of civic responsibilities.

• They are specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.

• They are specifically mentioned in Georgia Constitution.

Multiple Choice

In which part of Georgia's constitution would you most likely find the statement below?

"Paragraph I. Life, liberty and property. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property except by due process of law."

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government enforces the laws in Georgia?

• The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies

• The Georgia Supreme Court

• The Georgia General Assembly

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government makes the laws in Georgia?

• The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies

• The Georgia Supreme Court

• The Georgia General Assembly

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government interprets the laws in Georgia?

• The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies

• The Georgia Supreme Court

• The Georgia General Assembly

Multiple Choice

Georgia's state constitution gives each branch of government different roles such as

The legislative branch makes laws. The executive branch enforces laws. The judicial branch interprets laws.

What is this an example of?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• legislative process

• voting qualifications

Multiple Choice

To prevent one branch of government from becoming more powerful than the others, what system is used to limit the roles of each branch?

• federalism

• majority rule

• checks and balances

• legislative process

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an executive check and balance on the legislative branch?

• The governor vetoes a bill passed by the General Assembly.

• The General Assembly forms a committee to discuss the need for a new law.

• The governor fires senators and representatives who override his veto.

• The General Assembly votes to impeach a governor for illegal actions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legislative check and balance on the executive branch?

• The governor vetoes a bill passed by the General Assembly.

• The General Assembly forms a committee to discuss the need for a new law.

• The Georgia Supreme Court overturns a ruling made earlier by a lower court.

• The House of Representatives and Senate vote to override the governor's veto.

Multiple Select

Which of these principles are found in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag? Choose all that apply.

• moderation

• honor

• wisdom

• loyalty

• justice