Gov't Foundations and 3 Branches Quiz Review

How do the US Constitution and the GA Constitution DIFFER from one another?

• Only the US Constitution has Articles.

• Only the GA Constitution has a Bill of Rights.

• Only the US Constitution can be amended.

• Georgia voters amend the Georgia Constitution.

Why does our government, both US and GA, have separation of powers?

• Gives distinct powers to each branch

• Gives the Executive branch more power

• All Branches have the same duties.

• It separated the state and national duties.

How does the executive branch check on the power of the General Assembly (leg. branch)?

• The General Assembly can create state courts.

• The governor can veto laws.

• The executive branch can declare war on other countries.

• The governor can decide which laws are unconstitutional.

Which is NOT a responsibility of being a citizen?

• obeying laws

• voting

• volunteering in the community

• arresting criminals

The Georgia Constitution protects citizens' rights. What is not a right of a citizen?

• hate speech

• trial by jury

• right to hunt and fish

• right to bear arms

You must meet the 3 requirements in GA to vote: click all 3.

• be 18 yrs old

• be registered to vote

• have a college degree

• be a US citizen

The Georgia motto is a part of the Pledge to the Georgia Flag. What are they? Choose the correct 3.

• Philanthropy

• Justice

• Moderation

• Wisdom

What are the requirements to be elected to the Ga General Assembly. Choose 2.

• Be a US citizen.

• Resident of GA for 1 yr.

• Be 35 years old.

• Resided in the voting district you wish to represent.

What does the Genera Assembly do?

• interpret laws

• make laws

• execute laws

• adopt textbooks

What is the purpose of a legislative committee?

• interpret what the law is stating

• studies the bill in depth

• supports the political party of the governor

• chooses the lt. governor