Georgia Constitution vs United States Constitution

Identify the THREE items that are found in the State of Georgia Constitution.

• It established an education system in the state.

• It puts the legislative branch under the control of the executive branch.

• It requires voters to approve proposed amendments to the Constitution.

• It contains a "Bill of Rights."

• It prevents the Governor from serving multiple terms.

Georgia's constitution is exactly the same as the US Constitution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Georgia​ (a)   outlines the rules, rights, regulations, and procedures for Georgia's government and citizens. The opening statement to the document is called the​ (b)   and it lists the fundamental purpose of the document. The​​ (c)   lists all the rights and responsibilties given to the government and citizens of Georiga. The eleven​ (d)   comprise the bulk of the constitution and include paragraphs that outline the rights, rules, regulation, and procedures for both citizens and the state’s government. Lastly,​ (e)   are changes to the document.

• Constitution

• preamble

• bill of rights

• articles

• amendments

• declaration

• qualifications

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Which is correct concerning the structure of the Georgia State Constitution?

• It is unique because there is no bill of rights in it.

• All parts of the constitution are written under one long section.

• After the preamble, each piece of the government, including a bill of rights, is explained in its own section.

• It is a short document that consists only of a preamble, a bill of rights, and a brief description of the three branches of government.

What is one major difference between the Georgia Constitution and the United States Constitution?

• The Georgia Constitution includes a Bill of Rights, while the U.S. Constitution does not.

• The U.S. Constitution is longer than the Georgia Constitution.

• The Georgia Constitution requires a balanced budget, while the U.S. Constitution does not.

• The U.S. Constitution allows for amendments, while the Georgia Constitution does not.

Which document establishes the separation of powers in the government?

• Georgia Constitution

• United States Constitution

• Both

• Neither

How often is the Georgia Constitution revised compared to the United States Constitution?

• More frequently

• Less frequently

• At the same rate

• Never

Which constitution includes a provision for public education?

• Georgia Constitution

• United States Constitution

• Both

• Neither

What is the primary purpose of the preamble in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions?

• To outline the rights of citizens

• To establish the structure of government

• To state the purpose and goals of the government

• To list the amendments

Which constitution explicitly mentions the right to privacy?

• Georgia Constitution

• United States Constitution

• Both

• Neither