GA Foundations of Government

What is the basic structure (in order) of the Georgia Constitution?

• Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments

• Bill of Rights, Articles, preamble

• Articles, Preamble, Bill of Rights, Amendments

• Amendments, Preamble, Bill of rights, Articles

When was Georgia's first constitution written?

• 1776

• 1777

• 1779

• 1806

What are. the two main political parties in Georgia?

• Democrat

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Independent

Which parts of the Georgia Constitution can be found within the articles?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• amendment process

• constitution

Which part of the Georgia Constitution is the largest part listing the rights, rules, and procedures for citizens and the state government?

• Bill Rights

• Articles

• Amendments

• preamble

What are the three branches of government?

• Judicial

• Presidential

• Executive

• Legislative

This system ensure that one branch does not have too much power.

• Executive branch

• Checks and balances

• separation of powers

• Federal system of governing

Which branch enforces the law?

• Executive

• judicial

• legislative

• primary

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

• governor

• Ga general assembly

• Ga supreme court

• Ga empowerment

Which is an example of checks and balances in Georgia's three branches of government?

• The governor chooses all judges for the judicial branch.

• The governor determines to close down all state parks on his own.

• The General assembly makes a bill a law and the governor approved of the bill.

• The general assembly approves all state amendments without consulting anyone.