Georgia Studies Government Review

Just like the United States Constitution, the Georgia Constitution begins with a paragraph that introduces the purpose of the document. What is this paragraph called?

• Introduction

• Invitation

• Preamble

• Postamble

What is the MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution?

• Provide questions for tests in Georgia Government classes

• Set up a framework for the government of Georgia

• To provide the people of GA a means of escape when Thanos comes.

• To create a identical, but miniature version of the U.S. government for our state.

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 justice?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Financial

There are a lot of similarities between the U.S. and Georgia State Constitutions. Which of these is NOT a similarity?

• Both documents have a preamble, articles, and amendments.

• Both documents establish a government with three branches and a clear separation of powers

• Both documents have a Bill of Rights

• Both the U.S. and GA are on their second constitution

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

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

For a bill to become a law, it has to

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

• 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

Which of the following is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• Introduction- bill is introduced to the house it was submitted to

• Chamber Vote- the bill is voted on in the house where it was introduced

• Committee- bill is assigned to a committee where it is researched and improved

• Draft- A senator or representative drafts a bill and submits it to the clerk of their house

If the governor vetoes a law, what can the General Assembly do to check the governor's power?

• Override his veto with a 2/3 vote.

• Take the law to the Supreme Court and have them sign it.

• Threaten not to write the state budget law.

• Override his veto with a 1/2 vote

The governor is head of the Executive Branch. Which of these is NOT one of his powers?

• vetoing a law passed by the General Assembly

• appointing heads of executive agencies

• presenting the state budget

• declaring a law unconstitutional

The combination of the Senate and House of Representatives in Georgia is known as 

• Parliament 
• Congress
• The General Assembly