Georgia Constitution Review

What is the focus of Article I of the Georgia constitution?

• the Bill of Rights

• voting and elections

• the executive branch

• legislative branch

In which part of Georgia's constitution would you most likely find the statement in the box below? Paragraph I. Life, liberty, and property. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.

• Article VI: Judicial Branch

• Article V : Executive

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

What is the function of Article II of the Georgia Constitution?

• Article II outlines the qualifications for voting and rules pertaining to elections in the state.

• Article II outlines the specific rights of citizens and limits on the power of the government.

• Article II establishes the state court system and outlines the purposes of each type of court.

• Article II establishes the powers of the General Assembly and explains the process of lawmaking.

Which of the following is a similarity between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• Both have a unicameral legislative branch.

• Only the U.S. Constitution contains a bill of rights.

• Both constitutions are of the same length.

• Each constitution contains a bill of rights.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Georgia Constitution’s Preamble?

• Preserve peace

• Give justice to all

• Increase taxes for schools

• Pass on liberty to future generations

Which section of the Georgia Constitution lists the rights of citizens and limits of government power?

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

Which of the following is a right unique to Georgia’s Constitution and not in the U.S. Constitution?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of press

• Right to hunt and fish

• Freedom of religion

Which part of the Georgia Constitution explains why the government exists?

• Articles

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

How many articles are in Georgia’s Constitution?

• 7

• 9

• 10

• 11

What does Article X (10) of Georgia’s Constitution explain?

• How to amend the constitution

• How the General Assembly is elected

• The roles of the executive branch

• The rights of citizens