WorksheetsLegislative and Judicial
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
What are the 3 branches of government?
Leaves and bark
President, Vice President and Cabinet
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Which branch determines if laws are constitutional/fair?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other agencies make up the state's ____________ branch.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch at the state level is also called the General Assembly?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What freedom gives you the right to say anything you want just as long as you are not threatening the safety of anyone?
Press
Assembly
Petition
Speech
Which principle of government is best represented by this graphic?
Separations of Powers
Judicial Review
Republicanism
Popular sovereignty
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Which amendment is this?
2nd
7th
11th
1st
How many Articles does Georgia's constitution include?
10
11
7
27
What are the duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting?
Responsibilities of Citizens
Volunteering
Rights of Citizens
Juries
The list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions are?
Bill of Rights
Amendments
Preamble
Constitution
The Georgia General Assembly is made up of:
The State Senate and House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Supreme Court
The State Senate and the Governor
Supreme Court and The State Senate
What is Georgia's state motto?
Justice, Peace, Independence
Wisdom, Love, Property
Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, Courage
Moderation, Justice, Peace
How old do you have to be to vote?
17
18
21
25
Making sure one branch doesn't become more powerful than the others is known as:
separation of power
duties and powers
checks and balances
checks and powers
What would be the best title for this list? Must be at least 21 yrs. old; Must live in district min. of 1 year; Must be GA resident at least 2 years
"Requirements to be in the GA House of Representatives"
"Requirements to be in the GA Senate"
"Requirements to be a GA Governor"
"Requirements to be a GA Lieutenant Governor"
Which of the following is the best answer as to why taxes are important to Georgia's government?
They provide the government a way in which to track citizen's loyalty.
They are the only way Georgia contributes to federal programs.
They are the primary way the government raises money to operate.
They fund the work of lobbyists involved in legislation.
What is Georgia's largest source of revenue?
motor fuel taxes
sales tax
lottery funds
income tax
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
Bills become laws through a detailed and thorough process, to ensure they are fair and beneficial to citizens. What step correctly completes this list of actions involved in creating a new state law?
STEPS ON HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW
1. A bill is introduced in either house.
2. Lawmakers work in committees.
3. The bill is debated on the floor.
4. Lawmakers vote on the bill.
5. The bill is sent to the other house.
6. Process is repeated in other house.
7. ?
The bill automatically becomes a state law.
The bill is sent back to the original house.
State supreme court justices vote on the bill.
The bill is sent to the governor for approval
