GMAS Government 8th grade

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a citizen?

• Vote
• Pay Taxes
• Pick up trash
• Obey Laws

What are 2 major parties in the US?

• Progressive & Reform
• Green & Libertarian 
• Republican & Democratic
• Constitution & Independent 

Does Georgia's constitution include a Bill of Rights?

• Yes
• No

What do the three pillars in the Coat of Arms on the Georgia flag represent?

• the strength of the government
• the support of the people
• the three branches
• the first constitution

(SS8CG1) In order to vote in Georgia elections, the voter must be ___ years old on Election Day

• 16
• 18
• 21

A bill to make it illegal for people to smoke in state parks must first be introduced where?

• in the executive branch
• in a municipal (city) government
• in the General Assembly
• Before a board of county commissioners

Dan is 19 years old and wants to register to vote. He must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT

• Be a legal citizen of Georgia
• Have a Georgia drivers license
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Cannot be serving a felony conviction

Congress is to the United States, as _______is the Georgia

• General Assembly
• State's Governor
• State Senate
• Committee

Who presides over (leads) the Georgia state senate?

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Senate Pro Tempore
• Speaker of the Assembly

For how many years can a Lt. Governor serve in Georgia?

• 8 years
• 12 years
• 4 years
• As many years as re-elected for