Provides workforce education, enforces job safety, and child labor laws

Georgia Bureau of Investigations

Who is the presiding officer over the Senate within the General Assembly?

the speaker of the House of Representatives

Registers voters and businesses, monitors elections, and keeper of Georgia's flag, seal, and symbols

Office of the Secretary of State

Georgia Bureau of Investigations

According to the Georgia Constitution, how are heads of state agencies selected?

Appointed by the lieutenant governor

Nominated by the governor for president approval

Which statement provides the BEST example of how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies?

The Georgia State Patrol enforces laws

Employees with the Supreme Court schedule cases

Senate policy analysts examine how laws affect citizens

Lawyers in the House of Representatives provide legal counsel

Which of the following meet the qualifications for becoming a Georgia governor?

A 45 year old who was born in and has always lived in Georgia

A 25 year old who lives in Alabama but has worked in Georgia for 15 years and is a U.S. citizen

A 21 year old who moved into Georgia 5 years ago and has always been a U.S. citizen

A 30 year old who has lived in Georgia for 6 years and became a U.S. citizen 10 years ago

Which of the following meet the qualifications for becoming a lieutenant governor for Georgia?

A 32 year old who became a U.S. citizen 20 years ago and has lived in Georgia for 15 years

A 36 year old who moved into Georgia 4 years ago and is working towards citizenship

A 27 year old who has lived in Georgia for 1 year and has always been a U.S. citizen

A 25 year old who has lived in Georgia for 6 years and has always been a U.S. citizen

Complete the list by selecting the correct phrase for the box below.

commands the state's military forces

passes the state's operating budget

holds trials in civil and criminal cases

votes on proposed constitutional amendments

What is the primary role of the GA General Assembly?

make laws that govern the state

enforce laws that govern the state

interpret laws that govern the state

veto laws that govern the state

What happens to a bill passed by the legislative branch if the governor does not veto it, but also does not sign it?

The bill goes back to the Senate

The bill goes back to the House of Representatives

After which step is a bill from the General Assembly assigned to a standing committee?

after the bill has been formally introduced

after a committee considers the bill

after the bill is accepted by both Houses

After which step is a bill sent to the governor for consideration?

After the bill has been accepted by both the Senate and House of Representatives

After the bill has been considered by the committee and determined that it should be a bill

After a legislator introduces the idea for the bill

The bill is never sent to the governor for consideration

Which phrase BEST describes the purpose of the committee system within the Georgia General Assembly?

to allow legislators to specialize on a specific topic

to study proposed laws carefully

to build consensus among legislators

to promote the efficient use of time and resources

What role does the General Assembly have in ensuring that the state government is funded?

The General Assembly is responsible for determining the source of revenue.

The General Assembly is responsible for balancing the state budget.

The General Assembly is responsible for proposing the state budget.

The General Assembly is not responsible for funding the state government.

Why does the Georgia State Constitution provide a system of checks and balances between branches of government?

to limit the authority of each branch

to strengthen the power of each branch

to make sure that the rules are followed by each branch

to decrease oversight on the political actions of each branch

What explanation BEST justifies the inclusion of the separation of powers doctrine in the constitution?

It keeps any one branch from exercising the functions of another

It makes government run more smoothly

It makes a distinction among the branches of government

Which is the best description for rights of citizens?

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 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 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 of the following are rights provided under the Georgia Constitution? (Select Four)

Banishment or whipping as punishment for a crime

What are the basic voting requirements in Georgia?

You must be at least 18, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the county you are voting in.

You must be at least 21, a natural citizen, and mentally competent

You must be at least 18, a U.S. citizen, and a state resident for one year.

You must be at least 21, a natural citizen, and a state resident for one year.

Which statement accurately describes the power of the Georgia Supreme Court?

Interpret and determine constitutionality of laws

Which of the three branches of government are matched correctly to who they are headed by? (Select 3)

Legislative Branch---headed by the General Assembly

Executive Branch---headed by the Governor

Judicial Branch---headed by the Supreme Court

Legislative Branch---headed by the Supreme Court

Executive Branch---headed by the General Assembly

What statement is correct when comparing the United States Constitution and Georgia State Constitution? (Select 2)

Both the Georgia State Constitution and the United States Constitution allow for judicial review

The Georgia State Constitution requires states to maintain a balanced budget and the United States Constitution does not require the federal government to maintain a balanced budget

In both the Georgia State Constitution and the United States Constitution, voters approve all amendments

In the Georgia State Constitution judges are nominated for approval and in the United States Constitution judges are elected

Which is the main role of the Georgia General Assembly?

to revise previously passed legislation

to enforce previously passed laws

to determine the constitutionality of a law

Which statement about the Georgia State Constitution is true?

It was modeled after the United States Constitution

It was written at the same time as the United States Constitution

It was rewritten by Georgia state legislatures during Reconstruction to support the unification of the North and the South

It was rewritten during the Revolutionary era because it created a weak central government

Which statement BEST explains the structure of Georgia's current constitution?

It has a preamble, a bill of rights, articles, & amendments.

It has a preamble, articles, & amendments.

It has a preamble, articles, & a bill of rights.

It has a preamble & eleven articles.

How does the judicial branch contribute to the government of Georgia?

it interprets the laws and administers justice

It approves the laws and ensures that citizen’s rights are protected

it makes the laws and advises the governor of their fairness

it judges the laws and elects’ members of congress

Identify the 3 principles of the pledge to the Georgia State Flag.

Philanthropy, Economics, Defense

Which are examples of checks and balances between the branches of government? Choose TWO

The General Assembly gathers votes to override Governor's veto

If the Judicial Branch determines that a law is unconstitutional then the law is null and void

The lieutenant governor assumes the office of governor after the governor becomes too ill to work

The appeals court overturns a ruling made earlier by a lower court

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

What type of veto does the Georgia constitution give the governor that the US president does not have?

military budget veto

line item veto

veto laws in the Senate

veto local laws

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 3 pts

What are TWO circumstances for which a Georgian could be stripped (denied) of their voting rights?

if they are currently serving a sentence for a felony crime

if they have been declared mentally incompetent

if they have ever committed a felony crime

if they are serving overseas in the US military

if they have refused to get vaccinated

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

Which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch of the state government?

introducing bills to raise revenue

declaring laws passed by the General Assembly unethical (unlawful)

establishing new towns and cities in Georgia

carrying out mandates and the overall governance of the state

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

In the event that the governor is out-of-state or they have become mentally or physically incapacitated (impaired or limited), who is the designated official to succeed them?

mayor

president

vice president

lieutenant governor

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

Georgia is one of the only states that allows voters to elect which of the following? (select 4)

leader of the Department of insurance

leader of the Department of Labor

leader of the Department of Agriculture

State school superintendent

Board of Regents Members

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

Regulates, monitors, and assists businesses and programs such as convenience stores, food processing and bottling plants, and pest eradication.

Department of Insurance

Department of Agriculture

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Department of Labor

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

The ____________________________ for Georgia provides representation to the state in matters regarding civil and Supreme Court cases, prosecutes public corruption, and provides advice regarding judicial concerns.

Attorney General

Secretary of State

Board of Regents

Lieutenant Governor

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