WorksheetsUnit 9 GMAS Spring Break Review
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins
Preamble, bill of rights, articles, amendments - These are all part of what?
special-purpose governments
Georgia Constitution
Georgia General Assembly
Georgia State Supreme Court
Introduction to a constitution that describes the purpose and principles of democracy.
Articles
Preamble
Amendments
Sections of Georgia's constitution that describes the role of functions of state government
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Additional rules or rights added to a constitution; such as the Bill of Rights
preamble
articles
amendments
A list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and U.S. Constitutions
responsibilities of citizens
Bill of Rights
preamble
articles
The constitutional principle that gives certain powers to each branch of government
separation of powers
checks and balances
Each branch of government can overrule, veto, or amend the acts of the other branches
separation of powers
checks and balances
Paying taxes, serving on juries, voting, selective service, obeying laws, and volunteering
rights of citizens
responsibilities of citizens
The framers of the Constitution built the idea of "separation of powers" into the Constitution. What does this term mean?
A way yo ensure that no branch becomes too powerful
All citizens must obey the law
Basic government roles are divided into three branches; no branch is given all the power
People exercise their power by voting for their political representatives
What does "checks and balances" mean?
a way to ensure no branch becomes too powerful by allowing other branches to limit or overturn what the other branches are doing
all citizens must obey the law
basic government roles are divided into branches; no one branch is given all the power
people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives
Malia writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, expressing her opinion on a proposed bill. Based on the rights guaranteed by the GA constitution, Malia is exercising her
Freedom of religion
Right to keep and bear arms
right to trial by jury
Freedom of speech and of the press
Which of the below describes a difference between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
Georgia courts have judicial review; U.S. courts do not.
Georgia has a unicameral legislature; The U.S. has a bicameral legislature.
Amendments to Georgia's constitution are voted upon by its citizens; Amendments to the U.S. constitution are voted upon by representatives to congress.
Which of the below describes a difference between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.
Georgia is required by the state constitution to keep a balanced budget while no such limitation is set for the federal government by its Constitution.
The structure of Georgia's State Constitution is nothing like the U.S. Constitution.
There is an executive leader established by the U.S. Constitution; there is no such leader of the executive branch in Georgia.
Which three words represent our state's principles to the flag?
Wisdom, Justice, Peace
Bipartisanship, Fellowship, Moderation
Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
Fellowship, Liberty, Equality
Select ALL of the voting qualifications for the state of Georgia.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Cannot be serving jail time or be found mentally incapable
Must have lived in Georgia for at least 5 years
Must be 18 years old by election day
Must be a legal resident of the county in which they wish to vote
An election where members of the Republican and Democratic party vote for candidates to run for a specific office such as governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state. These are open elections and the voter does not have to be a member of the party to vote. These elections are held in July or August during even numbered years.
Primary Election
General Election
Special Election
Runoff Election
An election where the winners from both parties’ primaries, along with members of third parties and independents, compete for political offices. The elections are also held in even number years and take place on the second Tuesday of November.
Primary Election
General Election
Special Election
Runoff Election
An election that is
used to present a special
issue to voters or to fill a
vacancy.
Primary Election
General Election
Special Election
Runoff Election
In Georgia, if a candidate
does not receive more than
50% of the vote (i.e., 50%
+1 vote), then there is a...
Special Election
Runoff Election
Primary Election
Referendum
When voters have the opportunity to vote on a law, this is called a...
Special Election
Law Election
Referendum
Runoff Election
Paying taxes
Right
Responsibility
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the freedom of the press
Rights
Responsibilities
The most important function of the General Assembly is to...
make laws and pass the budget.
Meet in special sessions.
Fund-raise for re-election.
25 years old
US citizen
resident of district for 1+year
Special committee set up for a limited time
Subcommittee
Rules Committee
Select/Ad Hoc Committee
Conference Committee
Conference committees are created to resolve differences in the different versions of two similar bills.
True
False
Who mainly deals with the start of the bill process?
President
Representatives
Senators
Govenor
Who suggests a bill (issue) to Congress?
Citizens
Lawmakers
The President
Supreme Court
Where is the Bill sent after its introduction?
Congress
The Senate
The House
Committee
The Bill is finished after both the house and senate vote "yes" on it.
True
False
How much of the majority of Congress needs to agree to override the President's veto?
2/4
2/5
2/3
1/2
What house of Congress does a bill have to pass through before being signed or vetoed by the President?
House of Delegates
House of Representatives
Senate
Both
How are taxes and revenue related?
Taxes are money the government makes
Revenue earns money that taxes spend
Citizens get revenue from taxes
Taxes create revenue for the government
Which branch of Georgia government is the largest of the three and what is its primary responsibility? (PICK TWO)
executive
legislative
creates law
carries out and enforces the law
This is the chief executive officer for the state of Georgia
Speaker of the House of Representatives
President
Governor
Which of these are the qualifications to run for Governor?
Be a U.S. Citizen for 1 year
Be at least 30 years old
Be a Georgia resident for 6 years
Be a U.S. citizen for 15 years
Which is not true about the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia?
serves as President of Georgia's Senate
decides who will be on senate committees
serves four year terms with no term limits
has different qualifications to run than the Governor
Secretary of state, state attorney general, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of labor are all examples of
elected leaders for state agencies that serve at the same time as the Governor
appointed leaders for state agencies that hold that jobs for life
Which department determines the standards that Georgia school will teach?
Department of Human Resources
Department of Education
Department of Transportation
Which department helps protect and conserve resources by managing historic sites and state parks as well as fish and wild life areas?
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Economic Development
Department of Human Resources
