Statehood
Which group lost its territory in the Georgia Colony as a result of the Proclamation of 1763?
The British Government
Georgia's government is divided into three branches. Name all three.
Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch
159 and 535
A form of government in which the people rule, either directly or indirectly, or through elected representatives.
What is democracy
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which grievance was NOT brought against King George III in the Declaration of Independence?
That the king promoted slavery in the colonies
What are the three principles of Georgia's flag and explain each?
Wisdom: Good sense and wise action, Justice: Quality of being fair, Moderation: Avoiding extreme acts.
What year was the first eight counties were created?
1777
What year did Georgia's first attempt to write the Georgia constitution?
April 1776
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
The colonists were victorious and Patriot morale improved.
The Siege of Savannah was unique in that the British were facing which of the following joint forces?
French and American
What is Georgia Pledge of Allegiance?
I plegde allegiance to the Georgia Flag and the principles for which it stands: Wisdom, Justice and Moderation.
An individual who is responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining peace is a what?
Sheriff
What is a preamble?
A introduction.
Why were many people in the Georgia Colony slow to support the American Revolution at first?
The colony's economy depended on trade with Great Britain.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
The colonists were victorious and Patriot morale improved.
What is the U.S Constitution and GA Constitution?
A written document.
What is a Municipal Charter?
A written document that sets up its governmental structure including the type of government, boundaries, and powers it will have.
Which two delegates signed the U.S Constitution on Georgia behalf?
Abraham Baldwin and William Pew
Who were Georgia's Signers of the Declaration of Independence?
Lyman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett
Which of the following does NOT describe a section of the Declaration of Independence?
An outline of the structure of a new American government
What was the name of the document that was the very first attempt at the U.S Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Name the four positions Georgia's Constitutions states are positions that a person has to be elected to?
Tax Commissioner, The Clerk of Superior Court, The Judge of Probate and Sheriff.
How many Articles does GA constitution contain and name them?
11, Bill of Rights, Voting and Elections, Legislative Branch, Constitutional Boards and Commissions, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Taxation and Finance, Education, Counties and Municipal Corporations, Amendments to the Constitution, Miscellaneous Provisions.
In 1768, John Hancock was put on trial for smuggling. His was tried in a vice admiralty court, which did not have a jury and lacked many protections for the accused. Situations such as this led to the inclusion of which complaint in the Declaration of Independence?
"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury"