Constitution Basics
Q: What is the opening statement of the Georgia Constitution that outlines its purpose?
Preamble
Which branch of Georgia's government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
What is one major responsibility that comes with the right to vote?
Serving on a jury (or paying taxes / staying informed)
What are the three official principles in Georgia's state motto on the flag?
Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
Where is the majority of work on a bill conducted in the General Assembly?
In committees
Where in the Georgia Constitution are individual citizen protections found?
Article I (Bill of Rights)
Which branch enforces or carries out the laws in Georgia?
Executive Branch
How old must a Georgia resident be to register to vote?
18 years old
Which principle in the Georgia pledge applies specifically to the Legislative branch?
Wisdom
An idea for a bill can come from where?
Anyone
Which document is higher in authority: the U.S. Constitution or the Georgia Constitution?
U.S. Constitution
How can the Governor check the power of the General Assembly when a bill passes?
By using the veto
What type of photo document must a voter present at the polls in Georgia?
Government-issued photo ID
Which principle in the Georgia pledge applies specifically to the Executive branch?
Moderation
Who must sign a bill for it to officially become a state law?
The Governor
How many articles make up the current Georgia Constitution?
11 articles
Which branch has the power to declare a Georgia law unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
Who is legally disqualified from voting in Georgia elections?
Anyone serving a sentence for a felony conviction or declared mentally incompetent.
What year did the joint resolution get signed for the pledge?
1935
How many phases is it for a bill to become a law in Georgia?
six phases
The Constitution was created to do what for the people?
To be able to vote you must be a citizen of what?
the united states
Who was the man who started the pledge in Georgia?
Eugene Talmadge
What fraction of votes in both houses is required to override a Governor's veto?
two-thirds (2/3) majority