WorksheetsUnit 3 Study Guide
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of these is a major DIFFERENCE between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.
Only the U.S. Constitution specifically creates a legislative branch of the government.
An American president can only serve two consecutive four-year terms in office, but a Georgia governor can serve three consecutive four-year terms.
Only the U.S. Constitution deals with individual rights and freedoms.
Which of these is an accurate SIMILARITY between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
Both documents 2nd Amendment/Paragraph deals with the right to bear arms.
Both documents directly deal with how education should operate at the state and local levels.
Both documents outline three specific branches of government at both the state and federal levels.
Both documents ensure that the vice president will become the Commander-in-Chief in the event of the death of the president.
What would be the BEST title for this chart?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Representative Democracy
In Georgia, who is MOST responsible for interpreting the laws of the state?
The Governor
The State Senate
The Supreme Court
The General Assembly
In Georgia, who is MOST responsible for enforcing the laws of the state?
The Governor
The State Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
You would be MOST likely to see the words “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation” when
Spending Money
Applying for a Job
Looking at the Georgia Flag
Watching the "State of the State" address.
Which of these is NOT part of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?
Justice
Equality
Moderation
Wisdom
Which of these is one of the principles included in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?
Beauty
Moderation
Equality
Tolerance
The first constitution of the state of Georgia was written during
Civil War
French and India War
American Revolution
World War I
Which branch of the Georgia government is responsible for administering the laws and carrying out the programs of the state
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
School Board
Which of these is found on the current Georgia flag?
The Great Seal
The US Constitution
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Declaration of Independence
What phrase is missing from this image of the Georgia flag?
In God We Trust
Land of the Free
Georgia on my Mind
Liberty and Justice for all
Which of these are the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?
So help me God
Liberty and Justice for All
“Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation”
“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”
Eduard was born in Atlanta. He is 17 but will be 18 by the time the Presidential election is held in November. He has never been in trouble with the law and has never been convicted of a felony.
Given this information, why might Eduard not be able to vote in the upcoming election?
He is not a citizen
He is a naturalized citizen
He has not registered to vote
He has learned about the issues
The Governor's vetoing of a bill that the General Assembly approves is an example of what principle?
The Judicial System
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Representative government
How is citizenship related to voting?
Only citizens are allowed to vote in elections.
Only natural-born citizens may vote in elections
You must be a citizen for five years before voting in an election.
You can vote regardless of your citizenship status.
What would be the BEST title for this list?
Form of Protest
First Amendment Rights
Fifth Amendment Rights
Civil Responsibilities
What conclusion can you draw from this section of the Georgia Constitution?
No individual can head a branch of government.
Checks and Balances is very important to Georgians.
Georgia rejected the structure of the U.S. government.
The branches of government have differing powers.
The current Georgia State Constitution went into effect in what year?
1777
1863
1983
2002
The Georgia State Constitution is divided into ___ Articles.
8
9
10
11
Why is voting such an important part of our government?
its part of the First Amendment
it stops bad things from happening
It is the only way people can voice their opinions.
It allows citizens to choose who will run the government.
Which is the BEST description of the difference between primary and general elections?
Primary elections are used by the Democratic Party and general elections are used by the Republican Party.
Primary elections are used only at the state level and general elections are held only at the national level.
Primary elections are used to fill seats in the legislative branch while general elections are used to elect officeholders in the executive branch.
Primary elections are held within a party to choose the party’s nominee and a general election allows voters to make the final choice from among the party nominees.
Which BEST completes the diagram?
Self-education
Self-determination
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of religion
Which statement BEST describes why the United States government can be called a representative democracy?
People elect members of Congress to make laws.
All citizens debate issues and vote on the laws.
Power is shared between the nation and the states.
Division of power exists among the three branches.
Which BEST completes the chart?
a person born outside of Georgia, but who is a current resident
a person dishonorably discharged from any branch of the U.S. military
a person born outside the United States who is a naturalized citizen
a person convicted of a felony who is currently serving a sentence
The MAIN reason citizens have rights and responsibilities
allow the government to share power.
to make the country the most powerful in the world.
keep the power of the country with its citizens.
punish those who do not follow the rules
Which subject is specifically addressed in the Georgia State Constitution?
coining money
education
immigration
declaring war
What was the impact of literacy tests and poll taxes in Georgia?
They kept blacks and poor whites from voting.
They started a migration of black to urban areas.
They caused black and poor whites to work together.
They made elections in the south fairer for everyone.
Why is paying taxes considered a civic responsibility of citizens living in a democracy?
Taxes allow private businesses to grow.
Congress has the power to pass tax laws.
Non-payment of taxes results in imprisonment.
Taxes support government services and program
Which of these is a reason why many Americans are non-voters?
people must own property to vote
many voters do not pay their taxes
many feel that their votes do not count
illiteracy rates are high in the United States
Choose three to fill in the blanks
I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands;_____,_____, and _____.
Courage
Justice
Moderation
Wisdom
Choose the statements that CORRECTLY describe the voting process in Georgia.
In order to vote in Georgia you must first register to vote.
In order to vote, you have to be a resident in any county that borders the location at which you are voting.
You must be at least 1712 when registering to vote.
You must be at least 1712 on Election Day when voting.
People who are serving jail time for a felony are not allowed to vote.
