8th Grade SS8CG1 (Georgia Constitution)

What is the focus of Article I of the Georgia constitution?

• the Bill of Rights

• voting and elections

• the executive branch

• legislative branch

Which statement BEST describes why the writers of Georgia's constitution added this paragraph: A// government, of right, originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

• They wanted to show that governments derive their power from the wishes of the people.

• The writers wanted to make clear that Georgia's government was to be all powerful.

• The writers wanted people to provide society with a just and fair government.

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between Georgia's three branches of government?

• The executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch all share power with one another to keep the power of the government limited.

• The executive branch has the ultimate power to overrule decisions by legislative and judicial branches.

• The legislative branch cannot use its authority unless both the executive and the judicial branches agree with the laws that are written.

Article III of Georgia's constitution says, "All bills for raising revenue or appropriating money shall originate in the House of Representatives." What is this an example of?

• separation of powers

• executive orders

• checks and balances

• constiutional boards

In which part of Georgia's constitution would you most likely find the statement in the box below? Paragraph I. Life, liberty, and property. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.

• Article VI: Judicial Branch

• Article V : Executive

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

How does Georgia's constitution provide a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government?

• through judicial reviews

• through executive orders

• through legislative oversight

• through separation of Powers

Which of the following would make a voter ineligible to vote in Georgia?

• They have joined an independent party.

• They have a physical disability

• They are currently in prison.

• More than 18 years old

You must be a citizen of the United States, You must be a legal resident of Georgia, You must be at least 18 years old

• Georgia Voting Qualifications

• United States Tax Eligibility Rules

• United States Tax Eligibility Rules

• Property-owning Requirements in Georgia

As stated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag, which FOUR of the following are principles for which the state's flag stands?

• justice

• Courage

• moderation

• wisdom

Which principle of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag applies to the Georgia Supreme Court?

• wisdom

• liberty

• justice

• moderation