GMAS Review Part 4

Which is correct concerning the structure of the Georgia State Constitution?

• It is unique because there is no bill of rights in it.

• All parts of the constitution are written under one long section.

• After the preamble, each piece of the government, including a bill of rights, is explained in its own section.

• It is a short document that consists only of a preamble, a bill of rights, and a brief description of the three branches of government.

Dividing the government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches is MOST related to the concept of

• separation of powers.

• segregation of schools

• the county unit system

• weak mayor councils.

Which BEST describes the list above?

• The items listed are all responsibilities of Georgia citizens.

• The list identifies rights of Georgia citizens listed in the Georgia Constitution.

• These are the only items that are considered rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• Everything in the list was in the original Georgia Constitution, but has since been removed

What is a major role of political parties during elections?

• create and pass laws

• force people to vote

• promote free speech and trade

• limit the number of candidates and organize ideas

Sharon was born in Georgia and is 20 years old. She currently lives in Alabama, but plans on moving back to Georgia soon. She has never committed a crime. If she tries to register to vote for an upcoming election in Georgia, what will be the outcome?

• She will be approved because she meets all of the qualifications.

• She will be denied because she is not a United State’s citizen

• She will be denied because she is not old enough to vote in Georgia.

• She will be denied because she is not currently living in Georgia.

Which of the following is true about members of Georgia’s General Assembly?

• No one can serve more than two terms

• Members only serve a two-year term.

• New members cannot be on more than one committee.

• A member must be over 25 to serve in either house.

Most day to day decisions about laws in the General Assembly are

• major news stories and are very distracting for legislators.

• decided by the leadership with no input from other members.

• discussed in smaller committees, rather than the entire assembly.

• sent to the Governor in the form of long reports so he is in the loop at all times.

Even though it is rare and unlikely, it is possible for the governor and lieutenant governor in Georgia to be political enemies, from different parties, and not work well together. How is this possible?

• Each office is listed separately on the ballot when they are elected.

• The lieutenant governor is appointed by the General Assembly.

• They are elected in alternate cycles, not during the same election.

• The governor is elected through popular vote and the lieutenant governor is elected by the county unit system.

If a person breaks a state law and is found guilty, what is the highest court in Georgia that person can eventually appeal to?

• Superior

• Juvenile

• Probate

• Supreme

Robbery, manslaughter, and arson all carry potential jail or prison time as sentence options. Since these involve more than just fines or money penalties they are categorized as

• civil laws

• criminal laws

• traffic laws

• juvenile laws