Georgia Government Review

The creation of Georgia's three branches of government that share power equally is an example of

• federalism

• democratic republic

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Which branch of Georgia's government would be responsible for ensuring the law that students attend 180 days of school is enforced throughout Georgia?

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• General Assembly

Which branch of Georgia's government is responsible for making laws?

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• state agencies

Which of the following is an example of a check that the executive branch has on the legislative branch?

• judicial review

• governor's veto

• overriding a governor's veto

• approving a treaty

What is contained in Article 1 of the Georgia State Constitution?

• structure of the legislative branch

• amendments to the constitution

• bill of rights

• structure of the executive branch

Voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are a citizen's

• rights

• responsibilities

• obligations

• dreams

Which BEST explains the benefit to voters of candidates associating with a political party?

• associating with a political party makes collecting donations from voters easier

• associating with a political party is a necessary requirement in order to run for office

• associating with a political party greatly increases the chance a candidate will get elected

• associating with a political party allows voters to know where a candidate stands on most issues

A legislator can introduce an idea for a new law based on

• the needs of his/her constituents

• suggestions made by the Governor or Floor Leader

• his/her own ideas

• all of the above

Who is responsible for leading the Georgia Senate?

• Majority Leader

• Lieutenant Governor

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

Who represents the governor's interests in the House of Representatives?

• Floor Leader

• Lieutenant Governor

• Minority Leader

• Majority Leader