Georgia Government 1

How old must one be in order to vote in Georgia?

• 21

• 18

• 16

• 35

Match the following

• judicial

• This branch of government makes laws

• governor

• the leader of the executive branch in Georgia

• The Supreme Court

• this branch of government enforces laws

• executive

• This group makes up the Judicial Branch

• legislative

• This branch of government interprets laws

How are the Constitution of Georgia and the United States the same?

• They both include a bill of rights

• They both protect citizens' freedom

• The both outline the structure of the government

• all of the above

Where does a Preamble show up in a Constitution?

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

• at both the beginning and the end.

The PREAMBLE of Georgia's Constitution outlines the methods and limits of taxation.

• true

• false

The Bill of Rights in Georgia outlines the freedoms for citizens and protects citizens from the government.

• true

• false

What is a right of Georgia's citizend under the Georgia Constitution?

• to pay taxes

• to be elected to office

• to serve on juries

• to hunt and fish

Which branch(s) of government have the veto power?

• The judicial and executive

• The legislative and executive

• The judicial and legislative

• They all have veto power.

Which requirement is NOT necessary to vote in Georgia?

• You must be a resident of Georgia and the county where you live

• You must be 18 years old

• You must be a US citizen

• You must be a registered member of a political party

  Republican or Democrat

Why does the Georgia Constitution include the separation of powers?

• It makes the government run more smoothly

• It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• It makes a distinction among the branches of government

• It makes the governor happy.