People of Georgia Studies

The second highest office in the executive branch and will take on the role of the governor when needed.

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of Labor

The part of Georgia's government that makes laws is the _______________.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

The Legislative body in Georgia is called the.....

• Congress

• Knesset

• General Assembly

• Parliament

Where would you find this text within Georgia’s Constitution? To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Articles

• Amendments

How does the creation of jobs in Georgia impact the largest source of revenue for the state?

• More workers will pay into sales taxes. 

• More workers will bring in more capital gains taxes. 

• More workers will pay into property taxes. 

• More workers will pay personal income taxes. 

Which of the following represents the primary (main) benefit of the committee system of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate?

• It ensures that all members are properly doing their jobs.

• It ensures that all proposed laws (bills) are carefully studied.

• It ensures that important discussion can be held in secret.

• It ensures that some members have more power than other members.

The US government gave the state of Georgia over $100 million to help the state build a commuter rail system. This is a source of state revenue known as a

• property tax.

• federal grant.

• corporate tax.

• government bond.

What is the capital city of Georgia?

• Atlanta

• Savannah

• Augusta

• Macon

Which river forms the western border of Georgia?

• Chattahoochee River

• Savannah River

• Ocmulgee River

• Flint River

Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?

• James Oglethorpe

• John Smith

• William Penn

• Roger Williams