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Georgia's Government Part 1

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Georgia Constitution has how many articles?
a)
12
b)
10
c)
11
d)
5
2.
Which principle in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag completes the list?
*Wisdom
*Justice
*??
a)
Liberty
b)
Happiness
c)
Moderation
d)
Love
3.

Which branch decides whether or not a law is constitutional?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

4.

Voting qualifications in Georgia are determined by Georgia’s constitution. All of these are part of the three qualifications EXCEPT?

a)

Voters must be a citizen the United States

b)

Voters must be 18 years old by election day

c)

Voters must be a legal resident of Georgia and the county in which a person wants to vote

d)

Voters must be able to cite the constitution

5.
Why does the Georgia state constitution provide for a system of checks and balances between branches of government?
a)
to strengthen the power of each branch
b)
to decrease oversight on the political actions of each branch
c)
to make sure that the rules are followed by each branch
d)
to limit the authority of each branch
6.

What is Georgia's state motto?

a)

Justice, Peace, Independence

b)

Wisdom, Love, Property

c)

Wisdom, Justice, Moderation

d)

Moderation, Justice, Peace

7.

What are the three branches of Georgia's government?

a)

Judicial, Legislative, Executive

b)

Legal, General Assembly, Supreme Court

c)

Judicial, General Assembly, Executive

d)

Executive, Supreme Court, Legislative

8.

How old do you have to be to vote?

a)

17

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

9.

Which of the following is NOT a civic responsibility outlined in Georgia's constitution?

a)

Voting

b)

Education

c)

Taxes

d)

Volunteering

10.

What are the changes made to the Georgia and/or the U.S. Constitutions.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Amendments

c)

Constitution

d)

Preamble

11.

The list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions are?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Amendments

c)

Preamble

d)

Constitution

12.

Which of the following is not a branch of Georgia's government?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Parks and Recreation

d)

Executive

13.

Which of the following is not a branch of Georgia's government?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Parks and Recreation

d)

Executive

14.

What is Georgia's legislative branch called?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

General Assembly

15.

Which branch enforces the laws of the Constitution?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

16.

Which branch creates the laws of the Constitution?

a)

Exectuive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

17.

Which branch interprets the laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

18.

How many years do legislators in Georgia serve?

a)

8

b)

4

c)

2

19.

True or False: The Governor can veto laws.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False:

You can vote in Georgia if you are a resident of another state.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which of the following rights is most important to you?

a)

the right to hunt and fish

b)

the right to a trial if accused of something

c)

Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Press (writing)

d)

The right to not have your property (house) be unreasonbly searched and seized