Georgia Constitution vs United States Constitution

What are two ways the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?

• They both are the same age and length.

• They both have preambles and a bill of rights.

• They both focus on city and county government

• They both have been ratified and amended the same number of times

Both the United States Constitution and Georgia's Constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the authors of both constitutions include this system?

• To encourage cooperation between political parties

• To guarantee that all citizens have equal rights

• To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

• To ensure that large states do not have more power than small states.

When was Georgia's FIRST constitution written?

• 1839

• 1777

• 1983

• 1678

Margarita wants to know more about voting in the state of Georgia. Which part of the Constitution should Margarita look at?

• Article X

• Article II

• Article III

• Article V

In what way does the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution DIFFER from one another?

• Only the Georgia Constitution requires the state to operate under a balanced budget.

• Only the US Constitution has a Bill of Rights.

• Only the US Constitution outlines how power is separated between the three branches of government.

• Only the Georgia Constitution gives leaders of the executive branch to veto bills.

The document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations and procedures for Georgia's citizens and government.

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

• Georgia Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

When was Georgia's first constitution written?

• 1839

• 1777

• 1678

• 1983

What is one major difference between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution regarding the amendment process?

• The Georgia Constitution requires a referendum for amendments.

• The U.S. Constitution allows amendments by executive order.

• The Georgia Constitution can be amended by the governor alone.

• The U.S. Constitution requires a simple majority for amendments.

Which document establishes the supremacy of federal law over state law?

• Georgia Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

How often is the Georgia Constitution revised compared to the U.S. Constitution?

• More frequently

• Less frequently

• At the same rate

• Never revised