Question

In what way does the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution DIFFER from one another?
A) Only the United States Constitution sets requirements for who can be elected.
B) Only the Georgia Constitution is divided into sections (Articles).
C) Only the Georgia Constitution specifically deals with education.
D) Only the United States Constitution has been amended.

The concept of separation and balance of powers in the Constitution refers to which of these situations?
A) a separation of powers between various executive departments
B) a separation of powers between the national and state governments
C) a separation of powers between separate and coequal branches of government
D) a separation of individual rights from the rights that are granted to state governments
3)

Mr. Castillo receives a notice that he is to serve on a jury next month. When the time comes to show up for jury duty, he will be there on time and ready to serve.
Mr. Castillo is fulfilling a
A) civil right.
B) civic responsibility.
C) Sixth Amendment right.
D) First Amendment right.
4)
How is citizenship related to voting?
A) Only citizens are allowed to vote in elections.
B) Only natural-born citizens may vote in elections.
C) You can vote regardless of your citizenship status.
D) You must be a citizen for five years before voting in an election.
5)
Which term BEST describes the American political party system?
A) multi-party
B) one-party
C) third-party
D) two-party
6)
How do members of the General Assembly get into office?
A) They are nominated by committees.
B) They are elected by secret ballot.
C) They are appointed by the governor.
D) They are chosen during town hall meetings.
7)
Choose the BEST answer to this statement: "After a bill is introduced in the Legislative branch, the bill __________."
A) becomes law
B) is voted on by the house that introduced it
C) receives comments from the Executive branch
D) sent to a committee for study and discussion
8)
Suppose the House passes a bill that is the taken to the Senate. The Senate approves the bill, but makes a few changes to the original text. What would happen next?
A) It would become law.
B) It would go back to the House for approval.
C) It would be sent to the Governor to be signed.
D) It would go back to a Senate committee for debate.
9)
When elected by Georgia voters, a Governor serves a ___ year term.
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
10)

U.S. citizen for 15 years
resident of Georgia for 6 years
30 years of age
These are the qualifications for what Georgia offices?
A) Senator and Governor
B) Governor and Lieutenant Governor
C) Senator and House of Representatives
D) House of Representatives and Lieutenant Governor
11)

Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
All of these positions are part of the
A) Executive Branch
B) Legislative Branch
C) United States Senate
D) Central Intelligence Agency
12)

Joe lives 10 miles from work, but every day it takes him longer and longer to get there. The drive that once took 15 minutes 3 years ago now takes 45 minutes.
If Joe were going to take his concerns to the state government, to which agency would he MOST likely complain?
A) Department of Education
B) Department of Government
C) Department of Public Safety
D) Department of Transportation
13)
The State Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction. Which situation is an example of a case they might hear?
A) A politician is accused of stealing funds from a department in the Executive branch.
B) A person is believed to have committed murder and needs to be put on trial for the crime.
C) A law is going to be passed by the Legislative branch but it may violate the Constitution.
D) A person was convicted of a crime, but believes the law that he violated is unconstitutional.

Answer 1

1) c)  Only the Georgia Constitution specifically deals with education.

2) c)a separation of powers between separate and coequal branches of
government.

3)B) civic responsibility

4) C) You can vote regardless of your citizenship status. (only applicable for local elections)

5) D) Two-party

6) C) They are appointed by the governor.

7)D) sent to a committee for study and discussion

8)D) It would go back to a Senate committee for debate.

9) B) 4

10) B) Governor and Lieutenant Governor

11) A) Executive Branch

12) D) Department of Transportation

13) D) A person was convicted of a crime, but believes the law that he violated is unconstitutional.

Answer 2

1. Option C
2. Option C
3. Option B
4. Option C
5. Option D
6. Option C
7. Option D
8. Option D
9. Option B
10. Option B
11. Option A
12. Option D
13. Option D


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