Georgia Constitution

What is the introduction to the state constitution called?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

If you want to know what your civil rights are in GA in which part of the state constitution would you find them?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

If a student needs to read about the structure of the state government which part of the state constitution is the best place to start?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

For information on how to change or modify the state constitution what section will explain the procedures?

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

The state bill of rights is found in which article in the state constitution?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article X

• Article V

The doctrine of separation of powers describes (select all of the correct answers)

• the 3 branches of government

• the individual and distinct powers held by each branch

• ways to stop or check the powers of a branch of government

• judicial review

The system of checks and balances allows

• for separate control of powers by all 3 branches

• for judges to control the state legislature if necessary

• for the governor to manage all power in the state every day

• each branch of government to oversee the other 2 in terms of power

Which of the checks below belongs to the executive branch?

• judicial review

• overriding a veto

• a veto

• a compromise

Which of the checks below belong to the legislative branch?

• judicial review

• a veto

• compromising

• overriding a veto

Which of the checks below is used by the judicial branch

• deciding whether a law is unconstitutional

• vetoing a bill

• overriding the veto of a bill

• working out a compromise with the other 2 branches