SS8CG1 & 6: Georgia State & Local Governments (KAISER)

Which features are shared by both the US Constitution and the Georgia Constitution? Choose THREE options.

• They both include a bill of rights.

• They both have a single-chamber legislature.

• They both concentrate power in the executive branch.

• They both describe how the government is organized.

• They both guarantee rights and freedoms to citizens.

What is the main purpose of the preamble in Georgia's Constitution?

• To explain the process for amending the Constitution.

• To state the guiding values and goals of the Constitution.

• To describe the organization of the state government.

• To detail the rules for state taxation.

Which action BEST demonstrates the principle of checks and balances?

• The legislature can override a governor's veto.

• The legislature can pass new laws.

• The legislature can hold public hearings.

• The legislature can approve the state budget.

Why is the principle of separation of powers important in government?

• It helps balance power among different branches.

• It allows the executive branch to override laws.

• It lets the legislature appoint judges without limits.

• It gives the judicial branch power to create laws.

Why is it important to have separate branches of government?

• It allows the government to work faster.

• It helps each branch focus on its own tasks.

• It ensures that no single branch has too much control.

• It makes the government more complicated.

Which of the following is an example of a citizen fulfilling a responsibility in Georgia?

• Maria ignores voting because she thinks her opinion does not matter.

• James serves on a jury when he is called by the court.

• Olivia spends her weekends volunteering at an animal shelter.

• Ben travels to different states to explore new places.

What is a right of Georgia’s citizens under the Georgia Constitution?

• to hunt and fish

• to pay taxes

• to be the governor

• to be banished as punishment

Which of the following are requirements for registering to vote in Georgia? Select ALL that apply.

• must be a citizen of the United States

• must be a legal resident of Georgia

• must be at least eighteen years of age

• must be currently employed

• must have no criminal history

Which of the following is required to register to vote in Georgia?

• own property in Georgia

• have a college degree

• be a resident of Georgia

• be twenty-one years old

Which is NOT one of the four principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag?

• Wisdom

• Loyalty

• Justice

• Moderation

• Courage