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Georgia State Constitution Overview

Georgia State Constitution Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Government

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The lecture discusses the State Constitution of Georgia, highlighting its structure, amendment process, and key differences from the Federal Constitution. It explains the historical context of Georgia's government formation and the evolution of its constitutions. The current constitution, ratified in 1982, introduced significant changes such as home rule and court system consolidation. The lecture also covers the separation of powers, mirroring the federal system, and outlines the roles of the three government branches.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a state constitution?

To outline the structure and function of the state government

To provide a detailed history of the state

To list all the laws of the state

To describe the geography of the state

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Georgia State government formed?

1776

1789

1800

1865

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many constitutions has Georgia had since its government was formed?

Fifteen

Twenty

Ten

Five

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a constitutional amendment to be ratified in Georgia?

A 2/3 vote in both houses of the Georgia General Assembly and a majority vote by the public

Approval by the Governor

A unanimous vote in the Georgia General Assembly

Approval by the Supreme Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the current Georgia State Constitution ratified?

1982

1975

1990

2000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major change was implemented in the current Georgia State Constitution regarding the court system?

Consolidation of the court system

Expansion of the court system

Privatization of the court system

Elimination of the court system

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the separation of powers in Georgia's current constitution compare to the federal government?

It combines all powers into one branch

It mirrors the federal government's separation of powers

It eliminates the executive branch

It is completely different

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