Unit 1B Fast and Curious

Which statement BEST describes a principle which is in the preambles of both the constitution of the United States and Georgia?"

• Governments have to be a more perfect union

• Governments ensure peace and prosperity for everyone

• Governments take care of people

• Governments are established by 'we the people'

Answer explanation

Here is the preamble to the Georgia Constitution which I found at the Secretary of State's site.

To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

According to this document, who can ordain and establish the Constitution for Georgia?

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​ (a)   ​ (b)   and ​ (c)  

are all considered responsibilities for citizens of Georgia.

• Voting
• Paying taxes
• Serving on a jury
• Enlisting in the military
• Collecting litter

Match the branch of Georgia's government with its responsibility:

• Enforce Laws

• Executive

• Create Laws

• Legislative

• Interpret Laws

• Judicial

Which statement BEST explains the concept of separation of powers?

• The powers of government are separated so that no one branch will have all the power of government

• The powers of government are separated so that if the governor resigns, someone else takes over

• The powers of government are separated so that they can each have their own office building

Which of the following would NOT be eligible to vote in an election in Georgia?

• Jimmie, 17 year old barista working and going to school

• Sara, US citizen and Georgia resident living in England

• Clyde, a 36 year old naturalized citizen living in Duluth, GA.

• Eric, Georgia resident serving in the US Air Force at Aviano NATO base in Italy.

Answer explanation

According to the Secretary of State, who oversees elections in Georgia, "Your Georgia voting rights extend all over the globe. Voting in elections away from your home county is easy and efficient. If you are in the military or in the family of an active service member, or if you are living in another country, you are subject to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

The MAIN benefit of the committee system in the Georgia General Assembly is that

• Committees bring legislators with expertise together to review a bill to decide if it's ready to be voted on.

• Committees let lobbyists in the door to influence the design and wording of bills.

• Committee meetings always have snacks.

Pop quiz! What do you remember from three months ago? What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To serve as the first draft for the Bill of Rights

• To break the political connection between the colonies and Great Britain

• To declare war between the American colonies and the king.

Joshua C wants to run for State Senate from his district. How old does he have to be on Election Day to run?

• He has to be 18.

• He has to be 25

• He has to be 21.

Match the following: How old do you have to be to _____?

• 18

• Be elected state representative

• 16

• Be elected state senator

• 21

• Register to vote

• 25

• Be elected governor of GA

• 30

• Get a drivers' license

​ (a)   is considered a responsibility for citizens of Georgia.

• Voting
• Picking up litter
• Volunteering