Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Georgia’s constitution consists of a preamble and eleven
A. | bills. | B. | laws. | C. | articles. | D. | amendments. |
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The introduction to Georgia’s constitution is called the
A. | articles. | B. | preamble. | C. | conclusion. | D. | amendments. |
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Which statement BEST describes why constitutions are needed?
A. | Constitutions are needed so that governments don’t get carried away with
taxes. | B. | Constitutions are needed because all of the laws have to be written down
somewhere. | C. | Constitutions are needed because without a constitution, the government is not
legitimate. | D. | Constitutions are needed so people can know their basic rights and how the government
will operate. |
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Dividing the responsibilities of government among several branches is known
as
A. | democracy in action. | B. | checks and balances. | C. | freedom of
assembly. | D. | separation of powers. |
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To ensure that no one branch of government attains all the power,
Georgia’s constitution provides for
A. | a bill of rights. | B. | a chief executive. | C. | an attorney
general. | D. | checks and balances. |
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The concept of checks and balances means that each branch of government
A. | has its own powers and responsibilities. | B. | is clearly described
in articles of the constitution. | C. | has the ability to correct the other branches
in case of an error. | D. | is set up so that in case of a constitutional
crisis, the government will continue to operate. |
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Which is an example of a “check” performed by the judicial branch on
the legislative branch?
A. | The governor of Georgia can veto laws passed by the General
Assembly. | B. | The citizens of the state elect members of the Georgia Supreme Court
directly. | C. | The Georgia General Assembly can vote to confirm appointment of the
governor. | D. | The Georgia Supreme Court can rule laws passed by the legislature
unconstitutional. |
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What is a responsibility that comes with the right to bear arms?
A. | joining the National Rifle Association | B. | following gun laws and keeping guns
secure | C. | maintaining proper form when using firearms | D. | registering all
weapons for use by the government |
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Along with rights, each citizen also has certain
A. | laws. | B. | trusts. | C. | legislation. | D. | responsibilities. |
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Voting in national elections is not only a right, but an example of a
A. | law. | B. | tort. | C. | legislation. | D. | responsibility. |
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Voting, participating on juries, and paying taxes are all examples of
A. | torts. | B. | rights. | C. | legislation. | D. | responsibilities. |
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In what month are general elections held in Georgia?
A. | October | B. | September | C. | November | D. | December |
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The MAIN purpose of elections in Georgia is to
A. | vote on laws. | B. | amend the constitution. | C. | select members of
political parties. | D. | choose candidates for public
office. |
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Which BEST explains the benefit to voters of candidates associating with a
political party?
A. | Associating with a political party makes collecting donations from voters
easier. | B. | Associating with a political party is a necessary requirement in order to run for
office. | C. | Associating with a political party greatly increases the chance a candidate will get
elected. | D. | Associating with a political party allows voters to know where a candidate stands on
most issues. |
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Georgia’s stable economy during national times of recessions and
depressions is the result of
A. | a required state personal and corporate income tax. | B. | the use of both a
fiscal and a supplementary budget process. | C. | a constitutional requirement that Georgia have
a balanced budget. | D. | the foresight of the legislature to save money
in contingency funds. |
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