GA Constitution Exam ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Where in the Georgia Constitution would one find the state's Bill of Rights? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Article I.
According to Article I, Section 1, "life, liberty, or property" may be taken from a citizen only by
what process? - CORRECT ANSWER - Due process of law.
Which of the following is an effective defense against an accusation of libel, according to Article
I, Section 1? - CORRECT ANSWER - Truth.
Who are considered citizens of Georgia, according to Article I, Section 1? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All U.S. citizens who reside in Georgia.
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following kinds of laws is the General Assembly
not allowed to enact? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ex post facto laws.
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following kinds of laws is the General Assembly
permitted to enact? - CORRECT ANSWER - Laws necessary and proper for the welfare of
the state.
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following is the ultimate authority to determine
the facts at issue in a trial? - CORRECT ANSWER - A jury.
According to Article I, Section 1, under what circumstance may a person not be placed on trial
for the same offense for a second time? - CORRECT ANSWER - If acquitted previously
(double jeopardy).
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following is required for an accused individual to
be convicted of treason? - CORRECT ANSWER - Testimony of two witnesses or a
confession in open court.
, According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following may not be done to a person convicted
of a crime? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infliction of cruel and unusual punishment.
Under what circumstance may a debtor be imprisoned on account of debt? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If fraud is involved.
According to Article I, Section 2, which of the following kinds of legislative enactments is
acceptable (i.e., not void)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Those authorized by the Constitution.
What is the meaning of the term "sovereign immunity"? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
state cannot be sued without its consent.
According to Article II, Section 1, which of the following is not an acceptable requirement that
may be established for voting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Property ownership.
According to Article II, Section 2, who collects ballots and election returns? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Election superintendents.
Who is eligible to vote in a "run-off election"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Registered voters
who were eligible to vote in the initial election.
By definition, what is the possible result of a "recall" election? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Removal of an elected official.
If an elected official is indicted by a grand jury on felony charges, what kind of commission is
appointed? - CORRECT ANSWER - A review commission.
In the state of Georgia, legislative power is vested in which body? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The General Assembly.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Where in the Georgia Constitution would one find the state's Bill of Rights? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Article I.
According to Article I, Section 1, "life, liberty, or property" may be taken from a citizen only by
what process? - CORRECT ANSWER - Due process of law.
Which of the following is an effective defense against an accusation of libel, according to Article
I, Section 1? - CORRECT ANSWER - Truth.
Who are considered citizens of Georgia, according to Article I, Section 1? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All U.S. citizens who reside in Georgia.
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following kinds of laws is the General Assembly
not allowed to enact? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ex post facto laws.
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following kinds of laws is the General Assembly
permitted to enact? - CORRECT ANSWER - Laws necessary and proper for the welfare of
the state.
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following is the ultimate authority to determine
the facts at issue in a trial? - CORRECT ANSWER - A jury.
According to Article I, Section 1, under what circumstance may a person not be placed on trial
for the same offense for a second time? - CORRECT ANSWER - If acquitted previously
(double jeopardy).
According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following is required for an accused individual to
be convicted of treason? - CORRECT ANSWER - Testimony of two witnesses or a
confession in open court.
, According to Article I, Section 1, which of the following may not be done to a person convicted
of a crime? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infliction of cruel and unusual punishment.
Under what circumstance may a debtor be imprisoned on account of debt? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If fraud is involved.
According to Article I, Section 2, which of the following kinds of legislative enactments is
acceptable (i.e., not void)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Those authorized by the Constitution.
What is the meaning of the term "sovereign immunity"? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
state cannot be sued without its consent.
According to Article II, Section 1, which of the following is not an acceptable requirement that
may be established for voting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Property ownership.
According to Article II, Section 2, who collects ballots and election returns? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Election superintendents.
Who is eligible to vote in a "run-off election"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Registered voters
who were eligible to vote in the initial election.
By definition, what is the possible result of a "recall" election? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Removal of an elected official.
If an elected official is indicted by a grand jury on felony charges, what kind of commission is
appointed? - CORRECT ANSWER - A review commission.
In the state of Georgia, legislative power is vested in which body? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The General Assembly.
