CG Standards 1-5

Which is correct concerning the structure of the Georgia State Constitution?

• It is unique because there is no bill of rights in it.

• All parts of the constitution are written under one long section.

• After the preamble, each piece of the government, including a bill of rights, is explained in its own section.

• It is a short document that consists only of a preamble, a bill of rights, and a brief description of the three branches of government.

Which branch enforces the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Bicameral Aristocracy

a term which indicates a check or a limit placed on one

branch to keep the branches equal.

• Checks and balances

• constitutional limits

• Tri-cameral action

• separation of duty

The three words that represent Georgia's three branches of government and can be found on the seal and the flag. Also referred to "Georgia's motto"

• Wisdom, justice, moderation

• Liberty, equality, fraternity

• Faith, hope, knowledge

• Strength, Courage, Honor

Which of these is NOT a responsibility?

• Take care of one's self

• voting

• paying taxes

• make decisions

What kind of Committee lasts from session to session and deals with specific issues?

• Standing Committee

• Ad hoc Committee

• Advisory Committee

• Joint Committee

Which of these is NOT a right?

• Right to free speech

• Right to worship freely

• Right to trial by jury

• Right to obey traffic laws

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Senate

• Legislative

Robbery, manslaughter, and arson all carry potential jail or prison time as sentence options.  Since these involve more than just fines or money penalties they are categorized as…

• civil laws

• criminal laws

• traffic laws

• juvenile laws

In the adult criminal justice process, which step closely follows the arraignment?

• trial

• arrest

• booking

• sentencing