Test Review

Just like the United States Constitution, the Georgia Constitution begins with a paragraph that introduces the purpose of the document. It is called the ______________

• Introduction

• Invitation

• Preamble

• Postamble

The MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution is to

• Provide questions for tests in Georgia Government classes

• Set up a framework for the government of Georgia

The Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Georgia says this document will "insure justice to all". Which branch of Georgia government interprets laws and administers courts?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Financial

What is the SAME about the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

• Both documents state that the vice-president will lead the Executive branch if the president dies in office.

• Both documents set up a Department of Education

• Both documents specify that the government will have three branches with clear separation of powers

• Both documents have secret treasure maps written on back.

The legislative branch votes to make a new law; the judicial branch declares if it is un-constitutional. This is an example of

• Checkers and chess

• Checks and Balances

Legislators meet in smaller groups called _____________ through the year, reviewing and revising bills so that they are ready to be discussed during the legislative session.

• commissaries

• confederates

• construction sites

• committees

a proposed law

• articles

• amendments

• Bill

• suggestions

How many branches of government does Georgia have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia’s citizens and government

• Today's Georgia Constitution

• Georgia Constitution of 1777

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

When was the first state Constitution approved?

• 1900
• 2002
• 1777
• 1775