GA's State Constitution Questions and Answers 100% Pass

GA's State Constitution Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the main purpose of the GA State Constitution? To establish and give a framework of how Georgia's laws and Governments of Georgia should work. Which section in the GA State Constitution comes first? What is its purpose. The Preamble is first and it states the purpose of the GA State Constitution. What is the second section of the GA State Constitution? The Articles What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? To explain the rights of the people. What section contains the "body" of the GA Constitution? The Articles How many articles are found in the GA Constitution? 11 What is the first article in the GA Constitution? Bill of Rights How is the GA Constitution different from the U.S. Constitution? Both have a preamble, articles, and amendments. What is the final part of the Constitution? The Amedments. What are the Amendments used to do in the Constitution? Make corrections or additions to the Constitution. How are the U.S. and Ga Constitution different? 1. The U.S. version does not mention education, the GA version does. 2. The U.S. version of the Bill of Rights is at the end (beginning of the Amendments) and the GA version of the Bill of Rights is at the beginning. What is another way to refer to the three branches of government? Checks and Balances. What is it called when the three branches of government can make sure one doesn't gain too much power? Checks and Balances How can the Executive Branch (Governor) check the power of the General Assembly (legislative)? The Governor can VETO and bill before it becomes a law If the Governor vetoes a bill from the General Assembly, what is this called? Checks and Balances What are the separate powers of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches? Executive- Enforces laws. Judicial- Judges(Interprets) laws. Legislative- Makes laws. Which branch can decide if a law is unconstitutional? Judicial Branch An Impeachment of a Governor is an example of what principle? Checks and Balances How can Congress or the General Assembly check the power of the Executive Branch? By voting to override a veto What are three examples of Responsibilities? Paying taxes, Serving on juries, Volunteering, and Voting What are three examples of a person's Rights? Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, and Freedom of Religion How can someone check for updates on public policies quickly? The internet If someone has an issue they are concerned about, what is one way to get you voice heard? Vote, contact your representatives, or protest What do voting, helping the homeless, etc. have in common? Civic Responsibility Why is voting such an important of our government? The process elects people into positions of power who vote on the laws of the land. What is the best definition of "civic responsibility?" The responsibility of the citizen to assist and contribute to their community. What are the four qualifications to vote in GA? Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be 18 by election day Must be registered to vote Must be a legal resident of Georgia and the county where a person wants to vote Can one vote if they are not a citizen? NO If a person that is 18 wants to vote, where do they go to register to vote? Nowadays, many places. Library, Department of Motor Vehicles, the County Registers Office, often the County's Registers Office will come to the local high schools and help high school seniors register to vote. What are two reasons a person cannot vote? Cannot currently be serving time in jail for a felony offense, or voters cannot be ruled mentally incompetent How can a person place their vote if they are going to be out of town the day of the election? Absentee Ballot What are the three main purposes of the GA pledge of allegiance? Wisdom- applies to the Legislative branch and its making of state laws. Justice- applies to the just and fair decisions made by the Judicial branch. Moderation- applies to the use of moderation in administering laws by the Executive branch.