GA Government All Branches

What is the introduction to the state constitution called?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

If you want to know what your civil rights are in GA in which part of the state constitution would you find them?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

If a student needs to read about the structure of the state government which part of the state constitution is the best place to start?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

For information on how to change or modify the state constitution what section will explain the procedures?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

The system of checks and balances allows

• for separate control of powers by all 3 branches

• for judges to control the state legislature if necessary

• for the governor to manage all power in the state every day

• each branch of government to oversee the other 2 in terms of power

Which of the checks below belongs to the executive branch?

• judicial review

• overriding a veto

• a veto

• a compromise

Which of the checks below belong to the legislative branch?

• judicial review

• a veto

• compromising

• overriding a veto

Which of the checks below is used by the judicial branch

• deciding whether a law is unconstitutional

• vetoing a bill

• overriding the veto of a bill

• working out a compromise with the other 2 branches

Which of the following is the best answer as to why taxes are important to Georgia's government?

• They provide the government a way in which to track citizen's loyalty.

• They are the only way Georgia contributes to federal programs.

• They are the primary way the government raises money to operate.

• They fund the work of lobbyists involved in legislation.

Which of these lists the correct order of the legislative process for a BILL to become and LAW?

• Proposal, House and Senate passage, action by governor, committee

• Proposal, House and Senate passage, committee consideration, action by governor

• Proposal, action by governor, House and Senate passage, committee consideration

• Proposal, committee consideration, House and Senate passage, action by governor.