Government Test Review

All of the following, EXCEPT ____ are examples of government "checks and balances".

• The Lt. Governor fills in for the Governor while he has covid.

• The legislative branch rejects a person appointed by the governor into the judicial branch.

• The governor vetoes a bill that was passed in Georgia's General Assembly.

• The judicial branch decides a law is unconstitutional.

Georgia's government includes three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each has their own responsibilities/duties and can not perform duties outside of these boundaries. Which term below applies to this statement?

• Branches of Government

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Power

What is the importance of the U.S. Constitution and Georgia's constitution?

• Both include laws that apply to both the U.S.A. and state of Georgia.

• Includes rights of citizens and limits of government.

• Both are of equal power to each other.

• The Georgia constitution overrides the U.S. Constitution.

Georgia's motto "wisdom, justice, and moderation apply to Georgia's ______.

• Georgia's 3 branches of Government

• Georgia's Governor

• Georgia's General Assembly

• Georgia's Lt. Governor

Article 1 of Georgia's constitution provides ______.

• Georgia citizens the right to vote.

• Georgia citizens the right to life, liberty and property.

• Georgia citizens the right to a speedy trial.

• Georgia citizens the right to

Responsibilities of a Georgia citizen include all of the following, EXCEPT___.

• Vote

• Pay Taxes

• Serve on Jury

• Have a social media account

Georgia's Constitution ____.

• outlines rights, rules and regulations and procedures of Georgia citizens and government.

• list addresses for all of Georgia's executive agencies.

• does not include amendments to the constitution.

• lists only rights given to all U.S. citizens.

Why are committee systems used in Georgia's General Assembly?

• To be more efficient with the law making process.

• To have time to study/review the proposed laws more carefuly.

• To allow more time for voting on new proposed laws.

• To encourage particpation by all members.

Georgia's constitution states that the annual budget must be balanced. All of the following EXCEPT ____ are sources of revenue for Georgia.

• Income taxes

• Sales tax

• Govenment Grants

• Loans from banks.

Georgia's Attorney General is the state's "main _____" in court cases involving the state.

• lawyer

• director

• senator

• Lt. Governor