GA Constitution Test
Constitutions are important because - ANS --they establish the basic "rules of the game"
for any political system.
-They specify the authority of government, distribute power among institutions and
participants in the political system, and establish fundamental procedures for conducting
public business and protecting rights.
When it was ratified in 1789, the United States Constitution included ________ as one of
its most important elements. - ANS -federalism
Federalism - ANS -is a type of political system that gives certain powers to the national
government, others to the states, and some to both levels of government.
4 key features that have had a major influence on the way federalism has developed -
ANS --the principle of national supremacy
-10th Amendment
-the 14th Amendment.
-state constitutions
National Supremacy - ANS -- (referring to Article 6) This so-called supremacy clause
thus identifies the U.S. Constitution as the ultimate authority whenever there is a need to
resolve a dispute between the national government and the states.
-"elastic clause" because of its flexible grant of authority
-McCulloch v. Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted a broad view of the national
government's powers when it decided that the elastic clause allowed Congress to
exercise "implied powers" not mentioned explicitly in the U.S. Constitution but that could
be inferred from the enumerated powers.
10th Amendment - ANS -The constitutions, laws, and policies of the states cannot
contradict the U.S. Constitution. Thus, federalism allows states many opportunities to
develop in their own way, but it always holds out the possibility that the national
government may act to promote uniformity for the country.
14th Amendment - ANS -The national government's power over the states was
strengthened by the 1868 addition of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Constitution guarantees minimum rights to citizens that may not be violated by
the states. The states, however, may grant broader rights to their citizens than are
guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Georgia's state constitution requires the budget to be ______. - ANS -balanced
,What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch? - ANS -creating laws
What requirements must be met in order to be in Georgia's House of Representatives? -
ANS -You must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and 2 year resident of Georgia.
A legislative committee can perform all of the following - ANS --Let the bill die in
committee by not recommending it
-Recommend that a bill be passed with certain changes
-Recommend the bill be passed as is
The requirements to become a member of the Senate, or House of Representatives, in
Georgia are the same except for what? - ANS -Age
What happens next in the "bill to law" sequence? -The bill is debated, amended, and
voted on by the House of Representatives -The bill is debated, amended, and voted on by
the Senate - (What is next?) - ANS -The bill is sent to the governor
If the state of Georgia is faced with economic hardships in the middle of the fiscal year,
Georgia's General Assembly has the authority to ___________________ the budget. -
ANS -Amend (change)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is elected by the popular vote by
_________. - ANS -Members of the House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the only law making body in the Georgia General
Assembly that can propose bills having to do with what? - ANS -Spending of tax dollars
(appropriation bills)
How does a juvenile trial differ from an adult trial? - ANS -The judge decides the case,
not a jury
What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor does not veto it, but does
not sign it? - ANS -The bill becomes law
Which of the following is a law that juveniles must follow that adults do not? - ANS
-Obey evening curfew
The qualifications below belong to which office?
-Must be 30 years old
-US citizen for 15 years
-Resident of the State for 6 years - ANS -Governor and Lieutenant Governor
, About 90% of Georgia's ___________________ comes from income tax, sales tax, and
property tax. - ANS -Revenues
The Senate & House of Representatives, Georgia's law making bodies, make up what part
of state government? - ANS -Legislative branch (General Assembly)
The main purpose of the Juvenile system is - ANS -To protect the welfare of children &
prevent you from becoming a career criminal
The Lieutenant Governor oversees the state ... - ANS -Senate
How are the Georgia Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals different from lower
courts? - ANS -They only review appealed cases from lower courts.
Which is the correct order of the Juvenile Justice steps? - ANS -Intake, Detention,
Formal Hearing, Sentencing, Appeal
What does Georgia create for the receiving and spending of annual money? - ANS
-Budget
Two-thirds of the General Assembly can vote to override a governor's veto of a proposed
bill. This is an example of ... - ANS -checks and balances
What is the purpose of committees in the Georgia General Assembly? - ANS -They allow
many bill proposals to be studied closely, in a short period of time.
The maximum number of years that a governor can serve in total (2 terms: back to back)
before he must step down is... - ANS -8
What court is the highest court in the state of Georgia? - ANS -Georgia Supreme Court
What are two responsibilities that a citizen has to the government? - ANS -voting and
paying state and local taxes
Who is Georgia's chief executive officer? - ANS -Governor
What are the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag? - ANS
-wisdom, justice, and moderation
The presiding officer in Georgia's House of Representatives is the... - ANS -Lieutenant
Governor
Who becomes governor upon the death or resignation of the governor? - ANS
-Lieutenant Governor
Constitutions are important because - ANS --they establish the basic "rules of the game"
for any political system.
-They specify the authority of government, distribute power among institutions and
participants in the political system, and establish fundamental procedures for conducting
public business and protecting rights.
When it was ratified in 1789, the United States Constitution included ________ as one of
its most important elements. - ANS -federalism
Federalism - ANS -is a type of political system that gives certain powers to the national
government, others to the states, and some to both levels of government.
4 key features that have had a major influence on the way federalism has developed -
ANS --the principle of national supremacy
-10th Amendment
-the 14th Amendment.
-state constitutions
National Supremacy - ANS -- (referring to Article 6) This so-called supremacy clause
thus identifies the U.S. Constitution as the ultimate authority whenever there is a need to
resolve a dispute between the national government and the states.
-"elastic clause" because of its flexible grant of authority
-McCulloch v. Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted a broad view of the national
government's powers when it decided that the elastic clause allowed Congress to
exercise "implied powers" not mentioned explicitly in the U.S. Constitution but that could
be inferred from the enumerated powers.
10th Amendment - ANS -The constitutions, laws, and policies of the states cannot
contradict the U.S. Constitution. Thus, federalism allows states many opportunities to
develop in their own way, but it always holds out the possibility that the national
government may act to promote uniformity for the country.
14th Amendment - ANS -The national government's power over the states was
strengthened by the 1868 addition of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Constitution guarantees minimum rights to citizens that may not be violated by
the states. The states, however, may grant broader rights to their citizens than are
guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Georgia's state constitution requires the budget to be ______. - ANS -balanced
,What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch? - ANS -creating laws
What requirements must be met in order to be in Georgia's House of Representatives? -
ANS -You must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and 2 year resident of Georgia.
A legislative committee can perform all of the following - ANS --Let the bill die in
committee by not recommending it
-Recommend that a bill be passed with certain changes
-Recommend the bill be passed as is
The requirements to become a member of the Senate, or House of Representatives, in
Georgia are the same except for what? - ANS -Age
What happens next in the "bill to law" sequence? -The bill is debated, amended, and
voted on by the House of Representatives -The bill is debated, amended, and voted on by
the Senate - (What is next?) - ANS -The bill is sent to the governor
If the state of Georgia is faced with economic hardships in the middle of the fiscal year,
Georgia's General Assembly has the authority to ___________________ the budget. -
ANS -Amend (change)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is elected by the popular vote by
_________. - ANS -Members of the House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the only law making body in the Georgia General
Assembly that can propose bills having to do with what? - ANS -Spending of tax dollars
(appropriation bills)
How does a juvenile trial differ from an adult trial? - ANS -The judge decides the case,
not a jury
What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor does not veto it, but does
not sign it? - ANS -The bill becomes law
Which of the following is a law that juveniles must follow that adults do not? - ANS
-Obey evening curfew
The qualifications below belong to which office?
-Must be 30 years old
-US citizen for 15 years
-Resident of the State for 6 years - ANS -Governor and Lieutenant Governor
, About 90% of Georgia's ___________________ comes from income tax, sales tax, and
property tax. - ANS -Revenues
The Senate & House of Representatives, Georgia's law making bodies, make up what part
of state government? - ANS -Legislative branch (General Assembly)
The main purpose of the Juvenile system is - ANS -To protect the welfare of children &
prevent you from becoming a career criminal
The Lieutenant Governor oversees the state ... - ANS -Senate
How are the Georgia Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals different from lower
courts? - ANS -They only review appealed cases from lower courts.
Which is the correct order of the Juvenile Justice steps? - ANS -Intake, Detention,
Formal Hearing, Sentencing, Appeal
What does Georgia create for the receiving and spending of annual money? - ANS
-Budget
Two-thirds of the General Assembly can vote to override a governor's veto of a proposed
bill. This is an example of ... - ANS -checks and balances
What is the purpose of committees in the Georgia General Assembly? - ANS -They allow
many bill proposals to be studied closely, in a short period of time.
The maximum number of years that a governor can serve in total (2 terms: back to back)
before he must step down is... - ANS -8
What court is the highest court in the state of Georgia? - ANS -Georgia Supreme Court
What are two responsibilities that a citizen has to the government? - ANS -voting and
paying state and local taxes
Who is Georgia's chief executive officer? - ANS -Governor
What are the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag? - ANS
-wisdom, justice, and moderation
The presiding officer in Georgia's House of Representatives is the... - ANS -Lieutenant
Governor
Who becomes governor upon the death or resignation of the governor? - ANS
-Lieutenant Governor
