Georgia Government Foundations

Which part of the Georgia Constitution is the introduction and identifies the purpose of the state constitution?

• Preamble
• Amendments
• Articles
• Bill of Rights

Which part of the Georgia Constitution lists the rights and freedoms of citizens?

• Preamble
• Amendments
• Articles
• Bill of Rights

Which part of the Georgia Constitution is the largest part listing the rights, rules, and procedures for citizens and the state government?

• Preamble
• Amendments
• Articles
• Bill of Rights

Which part of the Georgia Constitution discusses changes made to the constitution?

• Preamble
• Amendments
• Articles
• Bill of Rights

Which parts of the Georgia Constitution can be found within the articles? (Check all that apply.)

• Preamble
• U.S. Constitution
• Amendment Process
• Bill of Rights

Which articles are associated with the three branches of government?

• Articles 3, 4, and 5
• Articles 1, 2, and 3
• Articles 1, 10, and 11
• Articles 3, 5, and 6

Article 8 focuses on rights, rules, and regulations of what area?

• Counties and Municipal Corporations
• Education
• Voting and Elections
• Constitutional Boards and Commissions

Which most closely identifies the purpose of the constitution stated in the preamble of the state constitution?

• The state constitution purposes to keep order and law regardless of the freedom, peace, and happiness requested by the citizens.
• The state constitution purposes to keep rules of a free government, provide justice, peace, and happiness to its citizens, and ensure that future generations can have freedom.
• The state constitution purposes to change the constitution when citizens are unhappy or experience dissatisfaction with the rule of law.
• The state constitution purposes to unify the nation, provide a sense of security, justice, and equality for citizens, and ensure future generations can enjoy the right to worship.

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between the U.S. Constitution and Georgia Constitution?

• Both constitutions contain a similar structure.
• Both constitutions include separation of powers for three branches of government.
• Both are similar in length.
• Both list rights and responsibilities of citizens.

What is the primary function of the executive branch?

• make laws
• interpret laws and determine if laws and actions are constitutional
• carry out and enforce law