Week 1 Pop Quiz

How many times has the Georgia Constitution been written?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

Seven of Georgia's constitution rewrites were for what main reason?

• Economic Issues

• War Related Issues

• Slavery Issues

• Colonial Issues

This document sets the guidelines for who would govern the state and the rights and responsibilities of Georgia citizens.

• Georgia Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

The separation of powers in the Georgia Constitution refers to...

• Having powerful government officials in different political parties

• Having Georgia in the Eastern Division of the SEC while Alabama is in the Western Division

• Sheriff Departments in Georgia having higher power than local Police Departments

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government

Which of these is a Georgia citizen's right according to the Georgia Constitution?

• The right to a free college education

• The right to be married to more than one spouse at the same time

• The right to worship God according to an individual's own conscience; and no human authority can interfere with such right

• The right to "squat" the bed of a pickup truck even though it looks like it has broken leaf springs.

Which answer is a responsibility of a Georgia citizen according to the Georgia Constitution?

• Wearing red and black on game days

• Completing every assignment in Georgia Studies

• Staying informed about issues in the community

• Drinking only Coca-Cola and never Pepsi

Which one of these choices would be a right of a Georgia citizen according to the Georgia Constitution?

• Attending a church service

• Following school rules

• Cleaning up for yourself after lunch

• Studying for a test

Which one of these examples would be a responsibility of a Georgia citizen according to the Georgia Constitution?

• Signing a petition for more field trips

• Being honest

• Attending a church service

• Talking to friends after school

Which one of these examples would describe a good citizen in Georgia according to the state constitution?

• Henry breaks traffic laws and steals cable from his neighbor's cable line.

• George doesn't like his state representative, so he gripes to everyone about him. But on election day, George stays home and plays video games rather than voting.

• Jennifer doesn't like the mayor. She gets her friends together and they throw rocks through the mayor's office window.

• Jaydah wants a president who will defend the country. She registers to vote and votes on election day.

Which one of these examples is a requirement to be eligible to vote in the State of Georgia?

• Legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote.

• Have only voted as a Republican in the past.

• Have only voted as a Democrat in the past.

• Must be a high school graduate.