Foundations of Georgia Government Unit 1

What are the three principles listed in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

• Wisdom, Moderation and Liberty

• Profit, Charity, and Mercantilism

• Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation

• Liberty, Justice, and Indivisible

Which principle in the Pledge to the Georgia flag means to show constraint while avoiding extremes and excess?

• Justice

• Moderation

• Indivisibility

• Wisdom

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

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights,

• Articles

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

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Articles

Article 8 focuses on rights , rules, and regulations of what area?

• Voting and Elections

• Counties and Municipal Corporations

• Education

• Constitutional Boards and Commissions

What is the primary function of the executive branch?

• make the laws

• interpret the laws

• Carry out and enforce the laws

Which is an example of checks and balances in Georgia's three branches of government?

• The General Assembly determines how to fund the state government

• The General Assembly working on the process of making a bill a law, and the governor approving or vetoing the bill

• The governor choosing the majority of the judges in the state judicial branch.

• The General Assembly approving all amendingments to the constitution without approval from anyone else.

Which of the following are responsibilities of Georgia citizens?

• vote

• worship

• pay taxes

• respect and obey laws

• serve on a jury

Which are NOT considered responsibilties of Georgia citizens?

• Vote

• fish and hunt

• worship

• pay taxes

• register for selective services

Which of the following is NOT a voting qualification for elections in Georgia?

• You must be 21 years old

• You must be a citizen of the United States

• You must not be serving a sentence for a felony

• You must be a legal resident of Georgia and the county in which you wish to vote

• A judge can not determine you to be mentally incompetent