Georgia Government & Legislative Branch Quiz

What document outlines the rules, rights, and procedures for Georgia’s government and citizens?

• Georgia Bill of Rights

• Georgia Laws

• Georgia Constitution

• Georgia Preamble

What is the opening statement of a constitution that explains its purpose?

• Amendment

• Charter

• Constitution

• Preamble

What lists the rights and responsibilities given to Georgia citizens and government?

• State Code

• Bill of Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Articles of Confederation

What are changes to the Constitution called?

• Edits

• Clauses

• Amendments

• Proposals

What are the three branches of Georgia’s government?

• Legal, Electoral, Judicial

• Law, Economy, Jury

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Leadership, Enforcers, Judges

What is the division of government power into three branches called?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Constitutional Rights

• Balanced Democracy

What is it called when each branch has powers that limit the powers of the other branches?

• Democracy

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Equal Justice

What power allows the governor to reject a bill?

• Override

• Veto

• Cancel

• Deny

Paying taxes and serving on a jury are examples of what?

• Rights

• Liberties

• Responsibilities

• Amendments

Freedom of speech and religion are examples of what?

• Rights

• Responsibilities

• Rules

• Services