SS8CG1 and SS8CG2

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?

• To make Laws

• To understand laws

• To protect the president

• To enforce laws

What are 2 major parties in the US?

• Progressive & Reform

• Green & Libertarian 

• Republican & Democratic

• Constitution & Independent 

Which of these people CAN'T vote in Georgia's elections?

• Currently serving jail time for felony

• 20 years old

• People say they are crazy

• felon off of probation

When was Georgia's first constitution written?

• 1839

• 1777

• 1678

• 1983

James writes a letter to the governor expressing his opinion on proposed legislation. Which right is James expressing?

• Freedom of Conscious

• Right to keep and bear arms.

• right to assemble and petition

• freedom of speech and press.

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

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

Which of the following is needed to override the Governor's veto?

• 2/3 of the votes from the House and Senate.

• 2/3 of the Senate

• 2/3 of the House

• Majority vote. 

Which branch of government is responsible for declaring a law unconstitutional?

• The judicial branch

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The General Assembly

What do the three pillars in the Coat of Arms on the Georgia flag represent?

• the strength of the government

• the support of the people

• the three branches

• the first constitution