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WorksheetsGeorgia Constitution
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 46mins
. Which of the following is NOT a duty of Georgia legislators?
oversee the executive branch of government
determine if laws are constitutional
serve as a custodian of the Georgia constitution
oversee Georgia local governments
If the governor takes not action on a bill during session, the bill will...
become law without a signiture
is sent to the people for a vote
dies
goes back to the legislature
Georgia’s legislature is officially known as the
congress
state legislature
general assembly
state house of government
Which of the following choices is a responsibility that a citizen has to the government?
paying taxes
paying debts
making political contributions
voting
Obeying laws, voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are all what?
guaranteed under the Georgia Bill of Rights
important parts of the election process
responsibilities of citizenship
examples of delinquent acts
The main purpose of the legislative committees system is to...
elect legislators
review and discuss bills
veto bills
declare bills unconstitutional
If a governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a state law?
The bill goes to the Supreme court for final approval
The bill goes back to the General Assembly and must receive a 2/3 majority vote in both houses
The bill can be passed by the Lt. Governor
The bill can not become a law once the governor vetoes a bill
What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the state's chief executive?
4
6
8
10
Who becomes governor upon the death or resignation of the governor?
Lt. Governor
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Attorney General
How old must you be to vote?
18
21
16
30
This map of the state of Georgia is MOST LIKELY meant to show
How the state is divided into cities.
Where the most amount of people live.
How the state is divided into counties.
Where the highest points of the state are.
Which of these situations could happen only in strong mayor-council form of government?
The mayor participates in an annual parade in the city.
The mayor vetoes legislation passed by the council.
The mayor shares power with the city council.
The mayor appoints department heads.
A "Board of Commissioners" has executive authority over ___ in Georgia.
cities
counties
schools
townships
Which of these has executive powers at the local level of government?
Governor
Mayor
President
Senator
Select the three branches of the state government.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Federal
Local
Whom must grant local governments their power?
National government
State government
Federal government
Local government
Who elects the mayors and city councils in local governments?
State senators
Commissioners
Electoral College
Citizens
Based on this chart, which tax contributes the most amount of money to Georgia's tax revenue?
Estate Tax
General Sales Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Individual Income Tax
What are the two types of local taxes? Select the two that apply
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Income Tax
Tariff
Select all of the following that are services of the state and local government
Schools
Police
Traffic lights
Coining money
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.
branch responsible for creating laws; Georgia General Assembly and US Congress
legislative
executive
judicial
What occurs when a Georgia law conflicts with the United States Constitution?
Congressional action must decide between the two constitutions.
An amendment must be passed to make allowances for the state constitutions.
The national constitution is supreme in conflicts with state laws.
Since the state government is more representative, it overrules the national constitution.
Provides detailed information regarding how local governments should function.
Georgia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Both
The legislative branches are bicameral.
Georgia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Both
The constitution created three seperate branches of government.
Georgia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Both
Contains a Bill of Rights
Georgia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Both
The constitution created three seperate branches of government.
Georgia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Both
Voters must approve any amendments to the constitution.
Georgia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Both
