8th Government Test 3 Branches

What is a preamble?

• The introduction to a constitution

• A list of the basic rights of people

• Paragraphs that set up the structure of Georgia's government

• Changes to Georgia's Constitution.

How is the structure of the separation of powers, written in the United States and Georgia state constitutions, organized?

• election of officials

• levels of government

• branches of government

• agencies of government

The list to the left can best be described by:

• Separation of powers.

• Balances of power.

• Rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• Branches of government.

In Georgia, people are not allowed to register to vote if

• They previously spent time in prison

• They have a physical disability

• They are more than 18 years old

• They are currently in prison

What are the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag and the State Seal?

• Peace, Justice, Equality

• Wisdom, Liberty, Equality

• Wisdom, Justice, Moderation

• History, Heritage, Moderation

These are the requirements a candidate must meet to be elected as

• governor

• secretary of state

• state representative

• state senator

Where does most of the real work of lawmaking occur in the Georgia General Assembly?

• in committees

• in party caucuses

• on the house floor

• in legislative districts

Which is the correct sequence for the steps of a bill becoming a law?

• 4-1-3-2

• 2-4-3-1

• 3-4-1-2

• 4-3-2-1

How is the state government primarily funded?

• through fines from convicted felons

• through voluntary donations from wealthy citizens

• through property taxes and fundraising drives by politicians

• through income and sales taxes as well as federal government funding

Which elected official in Georgia has to have these qualifications?

• governor

• Secretary of State

• Supreme Court justice

• General Assembly member