SS8CG1 Georgia Citizens and the Constitution

Match the correct part of the Georgia Constitution to its description.

• outlines rights and procedures for Georgians to follow

• Articles

• guarantees the rights to life, liberty, and property

• Preamble

• modifications to the constitution

• Bill of Rights  

• declares the purpose of the constitution

• Amendments

When the framers of our state's constitution began to create it, they looked to the U.S. Constitution as a model. Much like the national government, they created a state government that was structured around three branches: a legislative branch would make the laws, an executive branch would enforce the laws, and a judicial branch would interpret the laws.

What principle of government is being described in this passage?

• judicial review

• executive power

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence about Georgia’s government.

Georgia’s government can make laws that ​ (a)   the U.S. Constitution.

• do not conflict with
• override

In the diagram, determine 1) who serves in each branch and 2) the purpose of each branch of government.

c

d

e

f

a

b

interprets laws

General Assembly

Governor

enforces laws

creates laws

Supreme Court

The text in the box describes qualifications that must be met for what activity in Georgia?

• running for political office

• voting in Georgia elections

• opening a business in Georgia

• volunteering in an election campaign

On Georgia’s coat of arms are three symbolic words: Justice, Moderation, and Wisdom.These three principles are the foundation for the Pledge of Allegiance to Georgia’s state flag.

Match the principle to the symbolic word it describes.

• to carry out laws without excess force

• Wisdom

• to be mindful when creating laws

• Moderation

• to make fair and just decisions

• Justice

The MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution is to ​​ (a)   .

• give a framework for the laws and government of GA
• explain federal laws/regulations to GA citizens
• determine how local governments will be managed
• provide details of all the laws and statutes in GA

Which of these would be MOST likely to be found in Article I of the Georgia Constitution?

• "No person who is not a registered voter; who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude...."

• "No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law."

• "There shall be a Governor who shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor shall be chosen and qualified."

• "All courts of the state shall comprise a unified judicial system."

In what way does the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution DIFFER from one another?

• Only the Georgia Constitution requires the state to operate under a balanced budget.

• Only the US Constitution has a Bill of Rights.

• Only the US Constitution outlines how power is separated between the three branches of government.

• Only the Georgia Constitution gives leaders of the executive branch to veto bills.

The first constitution of the state of Georgia was written in ​ (a)   .

• 1777
• 1798
• 1775
• 1789