Georgia's Government Part 1

Which principle in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag completes the list?
*Wisdom
*Justice
*??

• Liberty
• Happiness
• Moderation
• Love

Why does the Georgia state constitution provide for a system of checks and balances between branches of government?

• to strengthen the power of each branch
• to decrease oversight on the political actions of each branch
• to make sure that the rules are followed by each branch
• to limit the authority of each branch

To vote in a Georgia election, citizens must

• have graduated from high school.
• be at least 18 years old.
• have their own property.
• be capable of paying taxes

Which branch of the Georgia state government is responsible for reviewing the constitutionality of orders issued by the governor?

• judicial
• cabinet
• legislative
• executive

Who is the leader of the state executive branch? 

• President
• Governor
• Mayor
• Judge

The governor cannot make laws, but she or he can veto a law passed by the legislature. 

• False
• True

How can you make changes to the Constitution?

• Ratification

• Amendments

• Voting on new legislators

• Write a new constitution

Which branch of government carries out and enforces the laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

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