Georgia Constitution Day 1

The Bill of Rights protects important freedoms of American citizens, and also prohibits (prevents) the government from certain actions. Choose the THREE answer choices that show something that U.S. government is NOT allowed to do based on the Bill of Rights.

• It cannot stop people from sharing their opinions.

• It cannot require people to pay any type of taxes.

• It cannot use the military to protect the American people.

• It cannot pass a law that keeps people from going to church.

• It cannot force people to go to prison without due process.

The Executive branch- headed by the Governor- is responsible for _______ , while the Judicial branch- primarily the Supreme Court of Georgia- is responsible for _______.

• enforcing laws, interpreting laws

• interpreting laws, enforcing laws

• creating laws, enforcing laws

• creating laws, interpreting laws

The _______ can- if asked- examine laws and rule them to be unconstitutional if they are found to violate the principles and foundations of Georgia law.

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Governor

This graph shows the revenue for the STATE government of Georgia. However, local governments also need to raise revenue to fund services to its residents. Which category on the graph represents a type of tax that LOCAL government rely on more than the state government?

• Ad Valorem

• Motor Fuel

• Corporate Income Tax

• Individual Income Tax

Determine whether the statement is describing something associated with a municipal government, county government, or a special purpose district.

Groups:

(a) Municipal Government

,

(b) County Government

,

(c) Special Purpose District

• Serve a very specific function

• There are over 500 of these in the state

• Usually led by a mayor

• The Georgia Ports Authority is an example

• There are 159 of these in the state

Choose the THREE answers that represent a civic responsibility or duty.

• to obey laws

• to speak freely

• to stay informed

• to run for office

• to serve on a jury

This type of government is authorized by state law to provide only one or a limited number of designated functions, and with sufficient administrative and fiscal autonomy to qualify as separate governments.

• Voting Precinct

• Special-Purpose Government

• Congressional Election District

• Public Library Service Districts

Local governments tend to be fall into one of two divisions: General-Purpose Governments and Special Purpose Governments. General-Purpose Governments provide services in many areas. Special-Purpose Governments may provide many services, but the services are all targeted on one type of function. What conclusion can be drawn from this information?

• Fire Departments are examples of General-Purpose Governments.

• General-Purpose Governments are seldom used in the United States.

• County school systems are examples of Special-Purpose Governments.

• Special-Purpose Governments tend to be found only in areas with small population.

What evidence supports the statement "The average citizen is more burdened by taxes than are businesses in Georgia"?

• The average citizen works hard for their money and should be treated right.

• "Other" taxes are mainly paid by the working classes, who are hurt more by them.

• Sales taxes account for a greater source of revenue than Individual Income taxes.

• Sales taxes, Individual Income taxes, and Property taxes are paid by the average citizen.

Which of these is a major DIFFERENCE between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• Only the U.S. Constitution deals with individual rights and freedoms.

• Only the U.S. Constitution specifically creates a legislative branch of the government.

• U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.

• An American president can only serve two consecutive four-year terms in office, but a Georgia governor can serve three consecutive four-year terms.