Foundations of GA Gov (SS8CG1)

Question 1

Which is superior?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Constitution

Question 2

The branch of government responsible for making law is the __________ branch

Accepted Answer

Legislative

Question 3

What article establishes the structure of and powers given to the General Assembly?

Accepted Answer

Article III: Legislative Branch

Question 4

Georgia’s most recent state constitution was adopted in __________.

Accepted Answer

1983

Question 5

When was Georgia's current flag adopted?

Accepted Answer

2003

Question 6

Is Respecting the Rights of Others a right or responsibility?

Accepted Answer

RESPONSIBILITY

Question 7

Which article sets up the public education system through taxes and the Board of Education?

Accepted Answer

Article VIII: Education

Question 8

What is "separation of powers"?

Accepted Answer

The powers of government are balanced between each branch

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights of the GA Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Explains the rights of the people of GA

Question 10

All of the following will keep someone from voting EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

No valid drivers license

Question 11

The branch of government responsible for interpreting the law is the __________ branch

Accepted Answer

Judicial

Question 12

The General Assembly may pass a bill, but the Governor may veto it. This is an example of...?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

Question 13

All of the following make up the different houses of the General Assembly except _____.

Accepted Answer

The state Supreme Court

Question 14

What is the lawmaking branch of government in Georgia called?

Accepted Answer

General Assembly

Question 15

The Preamble states...?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Constitution

Question 16

According to the Constitution, how many branches are there in Georgia government?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 17

Which article establishes the state court system?

Accepted Answer

Article VI: Judicial Branch

Question 18

Is Freedom of Speech a right or responsibility?

Accepted Answer

RIGHT

Question 19

In order to vote in Georgia elections, the voter must be ___ years old on Election Day

Accepted Answer

18

Question 20

Why do we have separation of powers in our government?

Accepted Answer

So that any one branch can check the other branches

Question 21

What is Georgia's motto?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom, Justice, Moderation

Question 22

Which article establishes offices and powers of the Governor and Lt. Governor?

Accepted Answer

Article V: Executive Branch

Question 23

The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.

Accepted Answer

Executive

Question 24

Is Freedom of Religion a right or responsibility?

Accepted Answer

RIGHT

Question 25

Who is the head of the Executive branch in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Governor

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