WorksheetsCG1-4 Government Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of Georgia's government?
Presidential
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Which of the following are parts of the legislative branch?
Senate
Courts
Judges
State Agencies
House of Representatives
Which of the following are parts of the executive branch?
Senate
Courts
Judges
State Agencies
House of Representatives
Which of the following are parts of the judicial branch?
Senate
Courts
Judges
State Agencies
House of Representatives
Whose power is being checked when the governor calls a special session in the General Assembly?
executive
legislative
judicial
Whose power is being checked when the General Assembly confirms or denies a governor's appointment of officials?
executive
legislative
judicial
Whose power is being checked when the judicial branch declares a law unconstitutional?
executive
legislative
judicial
Whose power is being checked when the governor appoints court officials?
executive
legislative
judicial
Which description best describes the structure of the Georgia constitution?
A declaration of freedom followed by a detailed preamble.
A preamble followed by eleven articles.
Ten articles followed by an epilogue.
An epilogue, a declaration, a preamble, then four articles.
What does the preamble of the constitution cover?
the rights of the citizens
how to amend the constitution
how to amend the constitution
the purpose of the constitution
In which article of the constitution would you find information for public education?
Article 2
Article 5
Article 8
Article 11
In which article of the constitution would you find information for the responsibilities of the governor?
Article 2
Article 5
Article 8
Article 11
In which article of the constitution would you find information for the rights of citizens?
Article 2
Article 4
Article 8
Article 1
In which article of the constitution would you find information for how the government can tax the people?
Article 3
Article 7
Article 9
Article 6
In which article of the constitution would you find information for the powers of the legislative branch?
Article 3
Article 7
Article 9
Article 6
Choose two mandatory rights of citizens.
be active in the community
pay taxes
vote
serve jury duty if called
Choose two voluntary rights of citizens.
be active in the community
pay taxes
vote
serve jury duty if called
What is the reason for the constitution's inclusion of the separation of powers?
to keep the government powerful enough to lead the people
to give the governor control of the state
give distinct powers to three different branches
to separate the state and federal government powers
Whose power is being checked when the governor appoints vetos a law passed by the General Assembly?
executive
legislative
judicial
Which of the following is NOT requirement to vote in Georgia?
be at least 18 years old
be registered in your county
be a U.S. citizen
have a high school diploma
Which of the following are principles in the pledge to the Georgia flag?
Charity
Justice
Economy
Moderation
Wisdom
How do the United States and the Georgia Constitution differ?
The Georgia Constitution has voters approve amendments.
The U.S. constitution creates three separate branches.
The Georgia Constitution is divided into different sections.
The U.S. Constitution has voter requirements.
Where does the Georgia government get the majority of its money?
federal grants
sales taxes
corporate income taxes
personal income taxes
Where does the Georgia government spend most of its money?
education and other services for the citizens
paying government officials
paying debt to the federal government
the environment and government buildings
What is the primary role of the legislative branch?
enforce the laws
make the laws
interpret the laws
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a member of the General Assembly?
be at least 30 years old
be a U.S. citizen
be a resident of Georgia for 2 years
be a resident of their elected district for 1 year
How long does a senator or representative serve in Georgia before having to be elected again?
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
What is the purpose of committees in the General Assembly?
The review the laws to make sure they do not go against the constitution.
They make sure that citizens are following the laws.
They study bills and make recommendations to make them better.
What happens after a bill is formally read to one of the houses?
it goes to the governor
it is assigned to a committee
the house votes on it
it goes to the other house
If the governor vetos a bill what happens?
it is assigned to a committee
the bill dies
it can become a law with a 2/3 vote from both houses
it can become a law if they judicial branch decides so
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be governor of Georgia?
have a college degree
be at least 30 years old
be a U.S. citizen for 15 years
be a resident of Georgia for 6 years
Which of the following powers is NOT a formal power required of the governor by the Georgia constitution?
proposes annual budget
commander-in-chief of the state's national guard
chief law enforcement officer
meet with business and industry leaders
Who is the presiding officer of the senate?
governor
lieutenant governor
speaker of the house
the president
what is the primary role of the executive branch?
enforce the laws
make the laws
interpret the laws
Which state agency would handle road repairs?
Department of Human Resources
Department of Transportation
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Public Safety
Which elected position deals with contracts and legal concerns for the state?
Attorney General
Governor
Commissioner of Labor
Secretary of State
What are the two ways judges are selected in Georgia?
hired by other judges
chosen by a jury
appointed
family succession
elected
What is the primary role of the judicial branch?
enforce laws
make laws
interpret laws
Which court handle appeals?
Superior
Supreme
Magistrate
Probate
Which type of law would handle a property dispute between neighbors?
criminal
civil
Which type of law would handle someone shoplifting?
criminal
civil
Which type of law would handle an assault charge?
criminal
civil
Which type of law would handle divorce proceedings?
criminal
civil
Which type of jury determines if someone should be indicted (officially charged with a crime)?
civil
grand
trial
Which type of jury determines if someone is guilty or innocent?
civil
grand
trial
What step comes after arrest in the adult court process?
arraignment
jury deliberation
booking
appeal
What is the last step in the adult court process?
arraignment
jury deliberation
booking
appeal
If a person is found guilty of a crime, who determines the punishment?
the trial jury
the grand jury
the judge
the governor
Which court handles children under the age of 17?
Supreme
Superior
Magistrate
Juvenile
In addition to interpreting the laws, what else is the judicial branch in charge of?
selecting the right governor
administering justice
creating new laws
monitoring the governor
