Branches of Government Study Guide

Georgia's motto includes Wisdom, Justice and Moderation. These three concepts represent:

• The Georgia Militia

• The three courts of Georgia

• The Three Branches of Government 

• The Georgia General Assembly

The first article of the Georgia Constitution allows citizens:

• Free Education

• The right to live free with the responsibility to obey the law

• Do whatever they want

A responsible citizen of Georgia will have the responsibility and the right to (Choose ALL that apply)

• Vote

• Pay taxes

• Get a passport

• Available to serve on a jury

• Serve in the State Militia

Choose two examples of checks and balances.

• The governor vetoes a law passed by the General Assembly

• The Lieutenant Governor assumes the role of the governor when the governor suffers a stroke and cannot preform their duties

• The Judicial Branch decides a law made by congress and signed by the governor to be unconstitutional

• The Legislative Branch impeaches the governor for ethical misconduct

The Georgia and the United States Constitutions both:

• Have been amended 27 times

• Both have equal power

• Allow for citizens to receive unequal justice under the law

• Outline the limitations of government and the rights of citizens.

What is the last step in a Bill becoming a law?

• The governor can sign the bill, veto it or ignore it

• The General Assembly passes the Bill

• The Ga. Supreme Court makes a decision on the Bill

• The Bill has to be examined in committee

What is the main purpose of the committee system in the General Assembly?

• They examine the law careful

• The impeach the Speaker of the House

• They form a majority among legislators

• They override a bill that is vetoed by the governor

Which one is NOT a way the State of Georgia generates revenue to maintain a balanced budget?

• Sales Tax

• Borrowing money from the Federal Government

• Property Taxes

• Federal Grants

• Income Tax

Which of the following is a role of the Governor?

• To attend all Bulldog football games

• To make the laws for the state of Georgia

• To report on the state's use of tax money

• To closely advise the President

Which government official is the Chief Executive of the State of Georgia?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• President

• Governor