8th Grade Social Studies: Unit 9

Which branch enforces the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Which is an example of checks and balances in Georgia's three branches of government?

• The General Assembly determines how to fund the state government.
• The governor choosing the majority of the judges in the state judicial branch.
• The General Assembly approving all amendments to the constitution without approval from anyone else.
• The General Assembly working on the process of making a bill a law, and the governor approving or vetoing the bill.

What is the name of Georgia's legislative Branch?

• Governor
• Judicial
• General Assembly
• Republican and Democrat

Which branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative
• General Assembly

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Democrat and Republican

What is the basic structure (in order) of the Georgia Constitution?

• General Assembly, Governor, Judges
• Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights, Preamble, Amendments
• Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments

What is an example of a right given to a Georgia citizen?

• attend school
• vote
• obey parents
• freedom of religion

Which of the following are voting requirements for Georgia citizens.

• 21 years old
• U.S. citizen
• 18 years old
• live in Georgia for 5 years
• live in County you will vote in

Who is not allowed to vote in Georgia?

• anyone past the age of 70
• elected officials
• anyone that does not have a driver's license
• convicted felons

Which is an example of a responsibility of a Georgia citizen? (check all that apply)

• Jury Duty
• obey laws
• freedom of religion
• pay taxes