Unit 2 FOUNDATION OF GOV.

Unit 2A FOUNDATIONS OF GOV.

By

Multiple Choice

The first constitution of the state of Georgia was written in what year?

• 1777

• 1776

• 1780

• 1790

Multiple Choice

What principle/article of the Constitution states that this will keep other branches of government from having too much power, but also guarantee that they are upholding and enforcing the laws of the Constitution?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Commerce Clause

Multiple Choice

Which part of the Georgia Constitution is the introduction and identifies the purpose of the state constitution?

• Preamble
• Amendments
• Articles
• Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

Article 8 focuses on rights, rules, and regulations of what area?

• Counties and Municipal Corporations
• Education
• Voting and Elections
• Constitutional Boards and Commissions

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose behind the system of checks and balances?

• to make laws equal

• To give the president primary power

• to ensure one branch does not have too much power over the others.

• To stop the state government from having all the power

Multiple Choice

What process allows the government to have separate branches to keep any one branch from exercising the functions of another?

• Checks and Balances
• Bill of Rights
• Amendments
• Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of checks and balances in Georgia's three branches of government?

• The General Assembly determines how to fund the state government.
• The governor choosing the majority of the judges in the state judicial branch.
• The General Assembly approving all amendments to the constitution without approval from anyone else.
• The General Assembly working on the process of making a bill a law, and the governor approving or vetoing the bill.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the Georgia Constitution lists the rights and freedoms of citizens?

• Preamble
• Amendments
• Articles
• Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

Which part of the Georgia Constitution discusses changes made to the constitution?

• Preamble
• Amendments
• Articles
• Bill of Rights

Multiple Select

Which parts of the Georgia Constitution can be found within the articles? (Check all that apply.)

• Preamble
• U.S. Constitution
• Amendment Process
• Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between the U.S. Constitution and Georgia Constitution?

• Both constitutions contain a similar structure.
• Both constitutions include separation of powers for three branches of government.
• Both are similar in length.
• Both list rights and responsibilities of citizens.

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

What is the primary function of the executive branch?

• make laws
• interpret laws and determine if laws and actions are constitutional
• carry out and enforce law

Multiple Select

Who is expected to protect the rights of citizens such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to bear arms?

• Parents

• Federal government

• teachers

• Georgia state government

• Public safety officials

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• make laws
• interpret laws and determine if laws and actions are constitutional
• carry out and enforce law

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

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• make laws
• interpret laws and determine if laws and actions are constitutional
• carry out and enforce law

Multiple Select

What are Georgia's three branches of government?

• Executive

• Congressional

• Legislative

• Presidential

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose behind the system of checks and balances?

• To fund the state government
• To make laws that are fair and balanced
• To ensure one branch does not have more power than the other branches
• To change the constitution with the changing society

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

What process allows the government to have separate branches to keep any one branch from exercising the functions of another?

• Checks and Balances
• Bill of Rights
• Amendments
• Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of checks and balances in Georgia's three branches of government?

• The General Assembly determines how to fund the state government.
• The governor choosing the majority of the judges in the state judicial branch.
• The General Assembly approving all amendments to the constitution without approval from anyone else.
• The General Assembly working on the process of making a bill a law, and the governor approving or vetoing the bill.

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which is the best description for rights of citizens?

• The rights of citizens are duties that citizens have that can be fulfilled to others, the government, or society.
• The rights of citizens are mandatory requirements established in the Georgia Constitution.
• The rights of citizens are privileges or claims to freedoms that are protected by the U.S. and Georgia Constitution.
• The rights of citizens are the actions needed by each citizen to keep the state running properly.

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 is the best description for responsibilities of citizens?

• The responsibilities of citizens are duties that citizens have that can be fulfilled to others, the government, or society.
• The responsibilities of citizens are things a person can do without fear of harm, imprisonment, or corrective action.
• The responsibilities of citizens are privileges or claims to freedoms that are protected by the U.S. and Georgia Constitution.
• The responsibilities of citizens are freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and petition according to the Georgia Constitution.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are rights provided under the Georgia Constitution? (Check all that apply.)

• Worship according to conscience
• Rights listed in U.S. Constitution
• No person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process
• Fishing and hunting
• Pay taxes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a voting qualification for elections in Georgia?

• You must be a citizen of the United States.
• You must be a legal resident of Georgia and the county in which you wish to vote.
• You must be 21 years old.
• You must not be serving a sentence for a felony.
• A judge can not determine you to be mentally incompetent.

Multiple Choice

Using the information provided, why would the person being described below NOT be allowed to vote in Georgia?

"A 15 year old who was born in the United States and a legal resident of Georgia since birth with no criminal history."

• The person is not a U.S. citizen.

• The person is not old enough to vote yet.

• The person has a felony.

• The person does not have a valid driver's license.

Multiple Choice

Using the information provided, why would the person being described below NOT be allowed to vote in Georgia?

"A 27 year old who is a naturalized citizen that lived in Georgia for 15 years before moving to Alabama to live currently. The person has had a speeding ticket but no further legal trouble."

• The person is not a U.S. citizen.

• The person is not old enough to vote yet.

• The person has legal reasons not to be allowed to vote.

• The person is not a legal resident of the state of Georgia.

Multiple Choice

What are the three principles listed in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag?

• Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
• Profit, Charity, and Mercantilism
• Liberty, Justice, and Indivisible
• Wisdom, Moderation, and Liberty

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the Pledge to the Georgia Flag means to show constraint while avoiding extremes and excess?

• Justice
• Indivisibility
• Mercantilism
• Wisdom
• Moderation

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the Pledge to the Georgia Flag means to be knowledgeable and according to historians refers to the legislative branch?

• Justice
• Indivisibility
• Mercantilism
• Wisdom
• Moderation

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the Pledge to the Georgia Flag means to be fair and just?

• Justice
• Indivisibility
• Mercantilism
• Wisdom
• Moderation