Unit 3 Study Guide

Which of these is a major DIFFERENCE between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.

• ^{Only the U.S. Constitution specifically creates a legislative branch of the government}.

• An American president can only serve two consecutive four-year terms in office, but a Georgia governor can serve three consecutive four-year terms.

• Only the U.S. Constitution deals with individual rights and freedoms.

Which of these is an accurate SIMILARITY between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• Both documents 2nd Amendment/Paragraph deals with the right to bear arms.

• Both documents directly deal with how education should operate at the state and local levels.

• Both documents outline three specific branches of government at both the state and federal levels.

• Both documents ensure that the vice president will become the Commander-in-Chief in the event of the death of the president.

What would be the BEST title for this chart?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Representative Democracy

In Georgia, who is MOST responsible for interpreting the laws of the state?

• The Governor

• The State Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The General Assembly

In Georgia, who is MOST responsible for enforcing the laws of the state?

• The Governor

• The State Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

You would be MOST likely to see the words “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation” when

• Spending Money

• Applying for a Job

• Looking at the Georgia Flag

• Watching the "State of the State" address.

Which of these is NOT part of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

• Justice

• Equality

• Moderation

• Wisdom

Which of these is one of the principles included in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

• Beauty

• Moderation

• Equality

• Tolerance

The first constitution of the state of Georgia was written during

• Civil War

• French and India War

• American Revolution

• World War I

Which branch of the Georgia government is responsible for administering the laws and carrying out the programs of the state

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• School Board