GA Government

Which of the following are components of Georgia's state constitution? Choose all that apply. (4)

• Preamble

• Articles

• Proclamation

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

What do "voting in elections" and "volunteering at a homeless shelter" have in common?

• They are examples of citizens' rights.

• They are examples of civic responsibilities.

• They are specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.

• They are specifically mentioned in Georgia Constitution.

What are Georgia's three branches of government?

• Executive

• Congressional

• Legislative

• Presidential

• Judicial

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of government makes the laws in Georgia?

• The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies

• The Georgia Supreme Court

• The Georgia General Assembly

Georgia's state constitution gives each branch of government different roles such as

• The legislative branch makes laws.
• The executive branch enforces laws.
• The judicial branch interprets laws.

What is this an example of?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• legislative process

• voting qualifications

To prevent one branch of government from becoming more powerful than the others, what system is used to limit the roles of each branch?

• federalism

• majority rule

• checks and balances

• legislative process

Which of the following is an executive check and balance on the legislative branch?

• The governor vetoes a bill passed by the General Assembly.

• The General Assembly forms a committee to discuss the need for a new law.

• The governor fires senators and representatives who override his veto.

• The General Assembly votes to impeach a governor for illegal actions.