CG1 TEST PREP

Which part of the Georgia Constitution is the introduction and identifies the purpose of the state constitution?

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Articles

Unlike the U.S. Constitution, this is the very first Article. In the U.S. Constitution it is part of the Amendments.

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

Which part of the GA Constitution is the largest of the three sections that lists the rules and procedures for how the state government functions?

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Articles

Which part of the Georgia Constitution discusses changes made to the constitution?

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Articles

• Changes

Which part of the GA Constitution can one find how taxes work in GA, Education, the three branches of gov't, and voting procedures?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Amendments

What is the primary function of the executive branch?

• make laws

• interpret laws and determine if laws and actions are constitutional

• carry out and enforce law

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• create laws

• interpret laws and administer justice

• carry out / enforce laws

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• Create Laws

• interpret laws and administer justice.

• carry out and enforce law

What is the name of the concept of each branch of Gov't having its very own unique responsibilities (Job)?

• Checks and balances

• Amendments

• Separation of Powers

What is the purpose behind the system of checks and balances?

• To fund the state government

• To make laws that are fair and balanced

• To ensure one branch does not have more power than the other branches

• To change the constitution with the changing society