SS8CG1 GMAS PREP

1. Which of the following does the U.S. Constitution do?

• a. It outlines the boundary of our states.

• It tells us when our national holidays are

• a. It establishes public elementary schools

• a. It gives a plan for how our government is set up

What are two ways the Georgia constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?

• a. They both are the same age and length

• They both have preambles and bill of rights

• They both focus on city and county government

• They both have been ratified and amended the same number of times

As a whole, rights identified in the Bill of Rights and in the Georgia state constitution mostly address the rights of

• States

• Citizens

• Cities

• Public officials

What is the most important reason citizens should serve on jury duty and vote in elections?

• All citizens are required to participate.

• It is one's civic duty as a responsible citizen.

• Those who do serve on jury duty and vote receive a tax deduction.

• These are the only opportunities citizens have to serve the government.

Which financial responsibility does a citizen have toward the government?

• Paying taxes

• Paying debts

• Buying on credit

• Political contributions

The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to

• The nation’s citizens

• State and municipal government

• Each of the three branches of government

• Powers of the federal government versus powers of state governments

The General Assembly in Georgia passes laws; the Georgia courts declare laws unconstitutional, and the governor vetoes bills. This is an example of

• political reform.

• partisan politics

• checks and balances

• federal regulations

Both the United States Constitution and Georgia's Constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the authors of both constitutions include this system?

• to encourage cooperation between political parties

• to ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

• to guarantee that all citizens have equal rights

• to ensure that large states do not have more power than small states

Dan is 19 years old and wants to register to vote. He must also meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT

• Be a legal resident of Georgia

• Have a Georgia driver’s license

• Be a citizen of the United States

• Cannot be serving a felony conviction

Which of the following sets of words appear on Georgia’s state seal and flag?

• peace, happiness, and freedom

• wisdom, justice, and moderation

• life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• constitution, freedom, and welfare