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Government of Georgia

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a citizen?
a)
Vote
b)
Pay Taxes
c)
Pick up trash
d)
Obey Laws
2.
What are 2 major parties in the US?
a)
Progressive & Reform
b)
Green & Libertarian 
c)
Republican & Democratic
d)
Constitution & Independent 
3.
Does Georgia's constitution include a Bill of Rights?
a)
Yes
b)
No
4.
What is the emblem on Georgia's flag?
a)
The state code
b)
The Coat of Arms
c)
The state shield
d)
The state symbol
5.
What do the three pillars in the Coat of Arms on the Georgia flag represent?
a)
the strength of the government
b)
the support of the people
c)
the three branches
d)
the first constitution
6.
Which political party is considered more conservative and favors less government interference in people's lives?
a)
Libertarian
b)
Third
c)
Democratic
d)
Republican
7.
The word "wisdom" in the state motto symbolizes the _____.
a)
Legislative Branch 
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Governor
8.
Dan is 19 years old and wants to register to vote. He must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT
a)
Be a legal citizen of Georgia
b)
Have a Georgia drivers license
c)
Be a citizen of the United States
d)
Cannot be serving a felony conviction
9.
(SS8CG1) In order to vote in Georgia elections, the voter must be ___ years old on Election Day
a)
16
b)
18
c)
21
10.
Which of these people CAN'T vote in Georgia's elections?
a)
Currently serving jail time for felony
b)
20 years old
c)
People say they are crazy
d)
felon off of probation
11.
Which of the following is NOT a voting qualification?
a)
18 years old
b)
U.S. citizen
c)
Resident of County You Vote
d)
Live in America for 30 years
12.

Both the US constitution and the Georgia constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the author's of both constitutions include this system?

a)

to encourage cooperation between political parties.

b)

to ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

c)

to guarantee that all citizens have equal rights.

d)

too ensure that large states do not have more power than small states.

13.

The privilege of Georgia citizenship brings with it certain responsibilities, of which, some are legal, and others are voluntary. An example of a voluntary responsibility is:

a)

obeying laws

b)

paying taxes

c)

serving on juries

d)

registering to vote

14.

James writes a letter to the governor expressing his opinion on proposed legislation. Which right is James expressing?

a)

Freedom of Conscious

b)

Right to keep and bear arms.

c)

right to assemble and petition

d)

freedom of speech and press.

15.

Who has the power in Georgia's state government to declare a law unconstitutional?

a)

Georgia's governor

b)

Supreme Court of Georgia

c)

Genera Assembly of Georgia

d)

Georgia's senate

16.
What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?
a)
To make Laws
b)
To Understand laws
c)
To make tea for the president
d)
To enforce laws
17.
Who controls the Executive Branch?
a)
The president and vice president
b)
The senate
c)
The people
d)
The Supreme court Judge
18.
The Judicial Branch ___________ laws.
a)
Identifies
b)
Itemizes
c)
Interprets
d)
Intercedes
19.
The Executive Branch __________ laws.
a)
Enforces
b)
Understands
c)
controls
d)
Rewrites
20.
What Branch can veto laws passed by the Legislative Branch?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
21.
What Branch can declare the President's actions unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch