Georgia's Constitution
Branches of Government
Rights, Voting, and the Georgia Flag
The Legislative Process
The Governor and Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
Adult vs Juvenile
100
This is considered the first part of the Georgia State Constitution...
Preamble
100
In Georgia, who is MOST responsible for interpreting the laws of the state?
the Georgia Supreme Court
100
This is the voting age in Georgia...
18
100
Who can veto bills passed by the General Assembly
The Governor
100
- U.S. Citizen for 15 years
- Resident of Georgia for 6 years
- 30 years of age
These are qualifications for what Georgia offices?
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
100
In Georgia, this level of the court system has the ultimate authority....
Georgia Supreme Court
100
Which step of the criminal justice process immediately follows the trial?
Sentencing
200
Georgia's Constitution is divided into 11 of these...
Articles
200
In Georgia, who is MOST responsible for enforcing the laws of the state?
the Governor
200
Mr. A 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. A is fulfilling a....
Civic Responsibility
200
The General Assembly has these two chambers....
The House of Representative and the Senate
200
This important document outlines the qualifications for governor and lieutenant governor in the state of Georgia.....
The Georgia State Constitution
200
In state government, the __________ is responsible for interpreting the laws of the state.
Supreme Court
200
A child refusing to go to school (skipping) would be considered this kind of act.....
Unruly
300
This is considered the MAIN purpose of Georgia's State Constitution....
To provide an outline of the laws and government of Georgia
300
In Georgia, who is MOST responsible for making the laws of the state?
the Georgia General Assembly
300
Jack was born in Atlanta. He is 17 but will be 18 by the time the Presidential election is held in November. He has never been in trouble with the law and has never been convicted of a felony. What must Jack do in order to vote in November?
Register to Vote
300
This is how long the Georgia Governor has to take action on a bill.....
40 days
300
In state government, these are the people responsible for electing the governor....
The state citizens
300
How are Georgia Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, Superior Court judges, and State Court judges selected for office?
They are elected by the people
300
True or False: A juvenile is guaranteed a public trial by law.....
False:
Juvenile cases are heard before a judge only. Other rights include:
- The right to two phone calls
- Not to be held with adult offenders
- The right to have a parent/guardian present before questioning
400
This particular issue is not addressed in the U.S. Constitution, but it is mentioned in Georgia's Constitution (hint: it affects all of you right now)
Education
400
The Governor's vetoing of a bill that the General Assembly approves is an example of what principle?
Check and Balances
400
Georgia's Pledge of Allegiance contains the following principles: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and a fourth one that was added in 2022....
Courage
400
If the governor vetoes a bill, this is required for the General Assembly to override his veto....
a 2/3 majority vote
400
- Commissioner of Insurance
- Commissioner of Agriculture
- Commissioner of Labor
- State School Superintendent
These government officers rise to power within the Executive Branch by being.....
Elected
400
A case involving a pedestrian suing a motorist for negligence would be considered this kind of a case....
Civil Case
400
In Georgia, any case involving the death penalty must always be reviewed by this high court.....
Supreme Court
500
The Constitution of the State of Georgia states that any amendment to the Constitution must start here first (hint: think of a somewhere with two chambers)
the Georgia General Assembly
500
This branch of Georgia's government is responsible for administering the laws and carrying out the programs of the state....
Executive Branch
500
Freedom of the press would be considered this for an American citizen....
A right!
500
This is the MAIN purpose of the committee system in the General Assembly....
Research, review, and possibly amend bills before they go to the floor for voting.
500
The Department of Natural Resources would be MOST likely to deal with these areas where people go to learn about the past....
Historical parks and sites
500
A court case involving a misdemeanor charge would be considered this kind of case....
Criminal Case
500
This court falls right below the Supreme Court and can review and reverse a lower court ruling.....
Appellate Court