Unit 14.1

The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of

• the British.

• states rights.

• any governing authority.

• a strong central government

What year was Georgia's 1st constitution adopted?

• 1492

• 1777

• 1865

• 1941

Per the Georgia constitution all government power originates from....

• The people

• The military

• The U.S. constitution

• The solar system

List the basic structure of the US. & Georgia constitution in order....

• Amendments, Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles

• Articles, Amendments, Preamble, Bill of Rights

• Preamble, Articles, Bill of Rights, Amendments

• Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments

Who has the #1 influence on Georgia government?

• The media

• The voters

• The weather

• The economy

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a voter in Georgia?

• Must be 18 years or older

• A citizen of the United States

• A legal resident of Georgia

• Must be a graduate of the University of Georgia :)

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a U.S. citizen

• Participation in the government

• Upholding the law

• Serving in Congress

• Defending the nation if necessary

A commissioner would be MOST likely to have governmental authority in ___ government.

• County

• Federal

• National

• State

An example of a special-purpose government would be

• a historic park
• a school system
• a public fishing area
• a new local business

GA has ______ counties

• 180
• 56
• 159
• over 500