Georgia Foundations of Government

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Georgia Constitution?

• To list the names of the founding fathers

• To introduce the principles and goals of the constitution, provide context for the document, and express the ideals and values of the state.

• To outline the state's budget allocations

• To provide a summary of historical events

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How many articles are there in the Georgia Constitution?

• 7

• 15

• 20

• 11

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in Georgia?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Military branch

• Judicial branch

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Who is the head of the Executive Branch in Georgia?

• President

• Mayor

• Senator

• Governor

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch in Georgia?

• Protecting the environment, promoting tourism, regulating businesses

• Interpreting and applying laws, ensuring justice, resolving disputes

• Providing healthcare services, managing transportation systems, overseeing education

• Creating laws, enforcing regulations, collecting taxes

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What are some of the rights protected by the Bill of Rights in the Georgia Constitution?

• Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms, protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, right to a fair trial, protection against cruel and unusual punishment

• Right to drive without a license

• Right to own property

• Right to free healthcare

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Which article of the Georgia Constitution outlines the powers of the Legislative Branch?

• Article III

• Article II

• Article IV

• Article V

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What is the term length for the Governor of Georgia?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 6 years

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How are judges in Georgia selected?

• Appointment by the governor

• Nonpartisan elections

• Selection by a committee of lawyers

• Partisan elections

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What is the significance of the Georgia Constitution in relation to the US Constitution?

• The Georgia Constitution supersedes the US Constitution.

• The Georgia Constitution has no relation to the US Constitution.

• The Georgia Constitution is significant in governing the state of Georgia, while the US Constitution applies to the entire United States.

• The Georgia Constitution is a replica of the US Constitution.

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