Citizens and Georgia Constitution Test

Which of the following is considered to be a responsibility and right of a citizen?

• to pay taxes on time

• to volunteer

• to vote

• to take part in community meetings

The framers of the Constitution built the idea of "separation of powers" into the Constitution. What does this term mean?

• A way yo ensure that no branch becomes too powerful

• All citizens must obey the law

• Basic government roles are divided into three branches; no branch is given all the power

• People exercise their power by voting for their political representatives

Contains a preamble (introduction)

Articles that define the power and functions of each branch

The rights of GA's citizens

A process to amend (change or improve) the government of GA

The notes above describe...

• The basic structure of GA's constitution

• The basic structure of the US constitution

• The weakness of the Article of Confederation

• The outline of the Declaration of Independence

What does "checks and balances" mean?

• a way to ensure no branch becomes too powerful by allowing other branches to limit or overturn what the other branches are doing

• all citizens must obey the law

• basic government roles are divided into branches; no one branch is given all the power

• people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives

One of the GA Representatives was not able to finish out his term. There will be an election next month to fill this position. This is a

• General Electionq

• Primary Election

• Special Purpose Election

• Run-off Election

Obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are all what?

• guaranteed under the GA Bill of Rights

• important parts of the election process

• responsibilities of citizenship

• examples of delinquent acts

Malia writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, expressing her opinion on a proposed bill. Based on the rights guaranteed by the GA constitution, Malia is exercising her

• Freedom of religion

• Right to keep and bear arms

• right to trial by jury

• Freedom of speech and of the press

Which election and description are INCORRECTLY matched?

• Primary Election- members of political parties vote for candidates to run for governor of Lt. governor

• General Election- members of the house of representatives vote to elect a Speaker of the House

• Special Election- an election for special issues or to fill a vacancy

• Run-off Election- an election between candidates that did not receive 50% +1 of the vote

Which of the following is not one of the 3 principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the GA Flag?

• wisdom

• justice

• moderation

• sovereignty

Which of the following is somthing that both the US Constitution and the GA Constitution DO NOT have in common?

• A preamble

• Article about the 3 braches of government

• A bill of rights

• An article about education