Understanding the Georgia Constitution AKS43a

What is the opening section of the Georgia State Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Articles

• Amendments

Which part of the Georgia State Constitution lists the fundamental rights of its citizens?

• Amendments

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Articles

How many main parts does the Georgia State Constitution have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?

• Georgia State Constitution

• United States Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

What is the purpose of the amendments in the Georgia State Constitution?

• To introduce new articles

• To change or add to the constitution

• To list the rights of citizens

• To explain the preamble

Which section of the Georgia State Constitution explains the goals and purposes of the government?

• Articles

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

If a new right needs to be added to the Georgia State Constitution, which part would be changed?

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Articles

• Amendments

How does the Bill of Rights in the Georgia State Constitution compare to the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?

• They are exactly the same

• Both protect individual rights, but the Georgia Bill of Rights is specific to Georgia citizens

• The Georgia Bill of Rights only protects the government

• The U.S. Bill of Rights is longer

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Georgia State Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• The Georgia Constitution is above the U.S. Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law, and the Georgia Constitution must follow it

• They are not related

• The Georgia Constitution controls federal laws

Why might the Georgia State Constitution need to be amended?

• To change the name of the state

• To update laws or add new rights as society changes

• To remove the preamble

• To eliminate the Bill of Rights