Unit 10 Review

According to the State of Georgia Constitution, who has the majority of the power in the state?

• The Governor

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The General Assembly

• The Citizens

How many branches of government does the state of Georgia have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The government in Georgia is almost identical to the Federal government. There is only a few differences.

• True

• False

The governor of Georgia shares "top power" with 11 other people/groups in the Georgia government system.

• True

• False

How many different government systems do the average Georgian live under? Keep in mind, the average Georgian lives in the county and not a city/town.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

When was our current Georgia State Constitution installed?

• 1777

• 1865

• 1945

• 1983

What is special about Georgia's Constitution Amendment process?

• Amendments must be ratified by a majority vote of the general electorate in s statewide referendum.

• Amendments may be proposed by a vote of two-thirds of the members of both House.

• The Governor has full power to make amendments as they see fit.

• The Georgia Senate has the power to make amendments as they see fit.

Which is the definition of Fundamental Laws?

• The laws, similar to the U.S. Constitution, that outline the fundamental political principles of a government.

• All laws put forth by a lawmaking government body.

Which is the definition of Statutory Laws?

• The laws, similar to the U.S. Constitution, that outline the fundamental political principles of a government.

• All laws put forth by a lawmaking government body.

What does "home rule" provide?

• Gives state governments the power to write and amend their charters and to take any action not prohibited by the state.

• Gives national governments the power to write and amend their charters and to take any action not prohibited by the state.

• Gives local governments the power to write and amend their charters and to take any action not prohibited by the state.

• Gives the General Assembly the power to write and amend their charters and to take any action not prohibited by the state.