8th Grade GA Giv 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

Which branch of Georgia's government makes the laws that ensure the rights of citizens?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Rickey

For a bill to become a law, it has to

• Have a really great title

• Be voted on and passed by BOTH chambers of the General Assembly

• Be vetoed by the Governor at least once

• Have been approved by the Supreme Court of Georgia

United States Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress. Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.

• True

• Falso

You can run for Governor of Georgia when you are 21 years old.

• True

• False

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

Which of the following houses require the legislator to be 25 years of age to run?

• House of Representatives. 
• Senate.
• Congress
• Parliament

Which house is responsible for introducing bills based on spending or appropriation?

• House of Representatives
• Senate
• Congress