Georgia Government Study Guide Aks 43-45

What is the minimum age required to vote in Georgia?

• 18 years old

• 16 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for voting in Georgia?

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be 18 years old by election day

• Must be a legal resident of Georgia and county

• Must be born in Georgia

List one right and one responsibility of a Georgia citizen.

• Right: free speech; Responsibility: obey laws.

• Right: voting in federal elections; Responsibility: pay taxes.

• Right: drive a car; Responsibility: serve in the military.

• Right: own property; Responsibility: travel abroad.

What are the main components of the Georgia Constitution?

• Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments

• Introduction, Laws, Codes, Schedules

• Preamble, Chapters, Clauses, Acts

• Bill of Rights, Preamble, Codes, Schedules

True or False: The Georgia Constitution is shorter and less detailed than the U.S. Constitution.

• True

• False

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Administrative

What is the process for a bill to become a law in Georgia?

• Intro → Committee → Vote → Other chamber → Governor → Law/Veto

• Committee → Intro → Vote → Governor → Other chamber → Law/Veto

• Vote → Committee → Intro → Other chamber → Governor → Law/Veto

• Intro → Vote → Committee → Governor → Other chamber → Law/Veto

How old must a person be to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

How old must a person be to serve in the Georgia Senate?

• 25 years old

• 18 years old

• 30 years old

• 21 years old

Who presides over the Georgia Senate and succeeds the governor if necessary?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Speaker of the House

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State