GA Government Study Guide

1. What does “checks and balances” mean?

• a. A system where the executive branch gives the legislative branch a check and the judicial branch keeps track of the balance of the bank account
• b. The relationship between the executive, judicial, and legislative branches and how they limit each other from becoming too powerful or making mistakes
• c. When the government gives citizens checks to help balance out the votes during elections
• d. A system of balance between the state and national government

2. Name a basic right for citizens found in Georgia’s Constitution:

• a. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms, and right to fair trial
• b. You have the right to do whatever you want if it doesn’t upset others
• c. You have no rights as a Georgia citizen
• d. taking care of one’s self, respecting others, and obeying laws

3. If you want to vote in Georgia, you must:

• a. A graduate of a Georgia high school and be 18 years old
• b. You must be 21 and have lived in Georgia for 10 years
• c. A US citizen and know someone who lives in Georgia that can help you vote
• d. Be a US citizen, be 18, be a legal resident of Georgia, not be in prison or mentally disabled

4. What are the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

• a. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms.
• b. taking care of one’s self, respecting others, and obeying laws.
• c. supreme court, superior court, magistrate.
• d. wisdom, justice and moderation

5. The Preamble of Georgia’s constitution establishes the

• a. Bill of Rights
• b. purpose of the Constitution
• c. voting requirements
• d. branches of government

6. What are the two houses of Georgia’s General Assembly?

• a. Senate & House of Representatives
• b. Judges & Educators
• c. Senate & Judges
• d. House of Representatives and Judges

7. Name 3 duties of members of the General Assembly:

• a. Interpret laws, raise taxes, & govern schools
• b. Make laws, propose budget, & amend constitution
• c. enforce laws, assign judges, & propose amendments
• d. none of the above

8. Who is the leader of the state House of Representatives in Georgia?

• a. State Superintendent
• c. Lt. Governor
• b. Attorney General
• d. Speaker of the House

9. What are the terms of office for senators and representatives?

• a. Four years with no limits
• b. Two years with a limit of two consecutive terms
• c. Two years with no limit on consecutive terms
• d. They serve a lifelong term

10. What state official is the president of the Georgia Senate?

• a. Speaker of the House
• b. Senate Majority Leader
• c. Governor
• d. Lieutenant governor