Georgia's Constitution Quiz

What does the basic structure of Georgia's Constitution include?

• Preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments

• Preamble, articles, and signatures

• Bill of rights, articles, amendments, and signatures

• Preamble, bill of rights, and signatures

What can the judicial branch use to keep the powers of the other branches in check?

• Executive orders

• Judicial review

• Legislative decrees

• Constitutional conventions

How does the separation of powers in Georgia's government create a system of checks and balances?

• By allowing one branch to have all the power

• By dividing power equally among all citizens

• By distributing powers between Georgia's three branches of government

• By merging the powers of different branches

What is the relationship between the US Constitution and Georgia's Constitution?

• They are completely unrelated

• The US Constitution is based on Georgia's Constitution

• Georgia's Constitution is based on the US Constitution

• They are the same document

What is the purpose of the Preamble in both the Georgia and US Constitutions?

• To outline the amendments to the Constitution

• To introduce the reason for the constitution and its guiding principles

• To describe the structure of the government

• To list the rights of the citizens

Which branch of the Georgia Constitution is in charge of making the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bicameral

What is the name of the bicameral legislature in the Georgia Constitution?

• Congress

• General Assembly

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which branch of the US Constitution is in charge of enforcing the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Senate

Who can override a governor's veto in the Georgia Constitution?

• President

• Supreme Court

• General Assembly

• Congress

What majority is required to override a president's veto according to the US Constitution?

• Simple majority

• 3/4 majority

• 2/3 majority

• Unanimous vote