GA Constitution Exam REVISED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Constitutions are important because - CORRECT ANSWER - -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. - CORRECT ANSWER - federalism
Federalism - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - -the principle of national supremacy
-10th Amendment
-the 14th Amendment.
-state constitutions
National Supremacy - CORRECT ANSWER - - (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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -
balanced
What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch? - CORRECT ANSWER -
creating laws
What requirements must be met in order to be in Georgia's House of Representatives? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - -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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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?) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Amend (change)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is elected by the popular vote by _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Spending of tax
dollars (appropriation bills)
How does a juvenile trial differ from an adult trial? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - The bill becomes law
Which of the following is a law that juveniles must follow that adults do not? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Governor and Lieutenant
Governor
About 90% of Georgia's ___________________ comes from income tax, sales tax, and property
tax. - CORRECT ANSWER - Revenues
The Senate & House of Representatives, Georgia's law making bodies, make up what part of
state government? - CORRECT ANSWER - Legislative branch (General Assembly)
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Constitutions are important because - CORRECT ANSWER - -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. - CORRECT ANSWER - federalism
Federalism - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - -the principle of national supremacy
-10th Amendment
-the 14th Amendment.
-state constitutions
National Supremacy - CORRECT ANSWER - - (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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -
balanced
What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch? - CORRECT ANSWER -
creating laws
What requirements must be met in order to be in Georgia's House of Representatives? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - -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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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?) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Amend (change)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is elected by the popular vote by _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Spending of tax
dollars (appropriation bills)
How does a juvenile trial differ from an adult trial? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - The bill becomes law
Which of the following is a law that juveniles must follow that adults do not? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Governor and Lieutenant
Governor
About 90% of Georgia's ___________________ comes from income tax, sales tax, and property
tax. - CORRECT ANSWER - Revenues
The Senate & House of Representatives, Georgia's law making bodies, make up what part of
state government? - CORRECT ANSWER - Legislative branch (General Assembly)
