GA Government Quiz #1

Which person is the legal officer/lawyer of the state and represents Georgia in court?

• Attorney's General

• Secretary of State

• Commissioner of Agriculture

• Governor

Which branch of government carries out and enforces the laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which of these words means 'a freedom that is protected by the constitution'?

• Responsibility

• Right

• Duty

• Law

Who is President of the Senate, assigns bills to committees, and has great influence whether a bill passes or fails?

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

• Speaker of the House

• Attorney's General

Which branch of government writes and passes new laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What is considered to be both a right and a responsibility?

• Speech

• Religion

• Voting

• Conscience

A 'veto' is an example of what?

• Checks and Balances

• Freedom

• Responsibility

• Separation of Powers

This principle of government means that each branch of government has clear and distinct powers, that the other branches do not have.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Bill of Rights

My most important job is supervising and monitor Georgia's elections.

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

• House of Representatives

• Secretary of State

Which part of the constitution guarantees our freedoms, such as life, liberty, and property?

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Articles

• Preamble