SS8CG1 Georgia's Government

Just like the United States Constitution, the Georgia Constitution begins with a paragraph that introduces the purpose of the document. It is called the ______________

• Introduction

• Invitation

• Preamble

• Postamble

The MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution is to

• Provide questions for tests in Georgia Government classes

• Set up a framework for the government of Georgia

The Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Georgia says this document will "insure justice to all". Which branch of Georgia government interprets laws and administers courts?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Financial

What is the SAME about the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

• Both documents state that the vice-president will lead the Executive branch if the president dies in office.

• Both documents set up a Department of Education

• Both documents specify that the government will have three branches with clear separation of powers

• Both documents have secret treasure maps written on back.

Which branch of Georgia's government makes the laws that ensure the rights of citizens?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Rickey

For a bill to become a law, it has to

• Have a really great title

• Be voted on and passed by BOTH chambers of the General Assembly

• Be vetoed by the Governor at least once

• Have been approved by the Supreme Court of Georgia

United States Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress. Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.

• True

• Falso

You can run for Governor of Georgia when you are 21 years old.

• True

• False

This group of judges is the highest court within Georgia's judiciary system.

• Court of Appeals

• Municipal Court

• Superior Court

• Supreme Court

If the governor vetoes a law, the General Assembly can __________ the governor's action and put the law into action.

• overwhelm

• override

• overthink