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WorksheetsGeorgia Government Review 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Both the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution
(Reference: GA Gov Basis Notes)
divide the powers of government between three
branches.
concentrate legislative power in a single chamber of Congress.
concentrate the powers of government in the executive branch.
divide judicial power between two chambers of the Supreme Court.
The branches of the Georgia state government each play different roles in the lawmaking process, with no branch able to enact and enforce a law without the cooperation of the others. These relationships BEST illustrate which principle? (Reference: SS8CG1.B Notes)
federalism
popular sovereignty
republicanism
separation of powers
Why does the Georgia Constitution split the powers of government among different branches? (Reference: SS8CG1.B Notes)
to allow citizens to easily amend the document
to make sure the lawmaking process is efficient
to make it easier for lawmakers to enact new laws
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch of government? (Reference: (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
bicameral
General Assembly
committee
legislative branch
How long does a Georgia's senator and representative serve in office? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
4 years
3 years
2 years
1 year
How many main types of committees in the General Assembly? (Reference: Georgia State Government Notes Link-page 2)
9
7
5
3
. 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
The presiding officer in Georgia’s House of Representatives is the…
Committee Leader
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Lt. Governor
Which of the following choices is NOT an example of a right given under the U.S. Constitution?
freedom of religion
freedom of press
right to a fair trial
the right to an education
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
Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?
wisdom
justice
moderation
sovereignty
The main purpose of the legislative committees system is to...
elect legislators
review and discuss bills
veto bills
declare bills unconstitutional
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the members of the General Assembly?
serving on standing committees
passing legislation (laws)
passing state budget
declaring laws unconstitutional
What is the primary role of the Georgia General Assembly?
To interpret the state's laws
To enforce the state's laws
To create and amend the state's laws
To oversee the state's budget
How many chambers does the Georgia General Assembly consist of?
One
Two
Three
Four
What are the two chambers of the Georgia General Assembly called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The Senate and the House of Commons
The Council and the Assembly
The Parliament and the Senate
How many members are in the Georgia State Senate?
56
180
100
435
The Georgia House of Representatives consists of how many members?
56
180
100
435
How are the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution similar?
They both include a bill of rights.
They both create unicameral legislatures.
They both protect citizens’ freedom of conscience.
They both give the executive a great amount of power.
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution?
to outline the reasons for the constitution and its guiding principles
to ensure the protection of the state’s rights in relation to federal authority
to limit the authority of the executive branch in relation to other branches
to provide the government with the power necessary to control the citizenship
Which feature is included in both the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?
Powers of government are divided between three branches.
Powers of government are centered in the executive branch.
Legislative power is centered in a single chamber of Congress.
Judicial power is divided between two chambers of the Supreme Court.
Which of the following best explains the MAIN purpose of the separation of powers?
It makes the state government run more smoothly.
It keeps the branches of government working independently.
It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
It makes known the differences between the branches of government.
Which of the following activities is considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens?
voting
paying taxes
obeying the law
serving on a jury
Which individual would be allowed to vote in an election in Georgia?
a convicted felon who is currently incarcerated in a Georgia prison
a citizen of Georgia who is declared mentally incompetent by a court
a resident alien who resides in Georgia and recently turned eighteen years old
a recent immigrant to Georgia who became a citizen six months prior to the election
Which of the following correctly identifies the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag?
love, loyalty, and faith
liberty, justice, and freedom
equality, respect, and dignity
wisdom, justice, and moderation
Which of these eligibility requirements of the Georgia House of Representatives is different from the requirements of the Georgia State Senate?
term length
age requirement
length of residency
location of residency
What is the term length for all members in the General Assembly?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which of the following BEST describes why committees are necessary to the law-making process?
Committees directly pass laws on to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Committees appoint officials to the executive branch to ensure laws are enforced.
Committees require all citizens of Georgia to study every proposed bill before it becomes a law.
Committees allow lawmakers to focus on a specific issue in order to make the law-making process more efficient.
Who is NOT eligible to vote in Georgia?
a citizen of Georgia who is in jail for a felony
conviction
a citizen of Georgia who has not voted in over
thirty years
a citizen of Georgia who has only lived in
Georgia for two years
a citizen of Georgia who currently works for the
state government
● Freedom of Speech
● Freedom of Religion
● Freedom of the Press
● Right to keep and bear arms
● Right to a speedy, fair, and public trial
Which of the following makes the BEST title for the outline above?
Liberties Provided Only by the US Constitution
Liberties Promised by the Constitutions of Most States
Rights Guaranteed by the US Constitution and
State Constitutions
Rights Granted Only to Georgia State Citizens
