SS8CG1cde Checkpoint

Which is the best description for rights of citizens? 

• The rights of citizens are duties that citizens have that can be fulfilled to others, the government, or society.

• The rights of citizens are mandatory requirements established in the Georgia Constitution.

• The rights of citizens are privileges or claims to freedoms that are protected by the U.S. and Georgia Constitution.

• The rights of citizens are the actions needed by each citizen to keep the state running properly.

Which is the best description for responsibilities of citizens?

• The responsibilities of citizens are duties that citizens have that can be fulfilled to others, the government, or society.

• The responsibilities of citizens are things a person can do without fear of harm, imprisonment, or corrective action.

• The responsibilities of citizens are privileges or claims to freedoms that are protected by the U.S. and Georgia Constitution.

• The responsibilities of citizens are freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and petition according to the Georgia Constitution.

Which BEST describes the list below?

Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Speech

Guarantee of Due Process of law

• The items listed are all responsibilities of Georgia citizens.

• The list identifies rights of Georgia citizens listed in the Georgia Constitution.

• These are the only items that are considered rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• Everything in the list was in the original Georgia Constitution, but has since been removed.

Sharon was born in Georgia and is 20 years old.  She currently lives in Alabama, but plans on moving back to Georgia soon.  She has never committed a crime.  If she tries to register to vote for an upcoming election in Georgia, what will be the outcome?

• She will be approved because she meets all of the qualifications.

• She will be denied because she is not old enough to vote in Georgia.

• She will be denied because she is not currently living in Georgia.

• She will be denied because she is not a United State’s citizen.

Match the following term with its definition.

• applies to the Legislative branch and its making of state laws

• Moderation

• applies to the just and fair decisions made by the Judicial branch

• Wisdom

• applies to the use of moderation in administering laws by the Executive branch

• Justice

(a)   is often considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens.

• Voting
• Taxes
• Citizenship

What right does the Georgia Constitution guarantee that the US Constitution does not?

• freedom of conscience

• freedom of assembly

• freedom of the press

• freedom of religion