Unit 11 Quiz Review

What can be found in the U.S. and Georgia Constitutions?

• Preamble, Bill of Rights, Amendments, and Three Branches of Government

• Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, Amendments, and Two Branches of Government

• Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Amendments, and Three Branches of Government

• Preamble, Articles of Confederation, Amendments, and Two Branches of Government

What part of the Georgia Constitution explains its purpose and guiding principles?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Amendments

• Bill of Rights

What is the concept called that prevents any one branch of the U.S. and Georgia governments from gaining too much power?

• Checks and Coins

• Judicial Review

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Which concept is demonstrated when the Georgia Legislature impeaches a judge or the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?

• Federalism

• Judicial Activism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Which right is guaranteed in the Georgia Constitution but not in the U.S. Constitution?

• Right to keep and bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press

• Hunting and Fishing

Is voting considered a right, a responsibility, or both?

• A right

• A responsibility

• Both

• Neither

What are the voting qualifications in Georgia?

• Must be a citizen of the U.S., a legal resident of Georgia, and at least 18 years of age

• Must be a legal resident of Georgia and at least 18 years of age

• Must be a citizen of the U.S. and at least 16 years of age

• Must be a citizen of the U.S., a legal resident of Georgia, and at least 21 years of age

What are Georgia's four principles as outlined in its Constitution?

• Liberty, equality, democracy, and justice

• Wisdom, justice, moderation, and courage

• Freedom, prosperity, justice, and equality

• Liberty, justice, balance, and strength

What is the minimum age requirement to run for a member of the House and Senate in Georgia?

• 18 for the House and 21 for the Senate

• 21 for the House and 25 for the Senate

• 25 for the House and 30 for the Senate

• 30 for the House and 35 for the Senate

What is the term length of a member of the Georgia House of Representatives and of the Senate?

• Four years

• Six years

• Two years

• Eight years