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What is the lawmaking branch of government in Georgia called?
a) Georgia Assembly
b) Congress
c) Senate
d) Governor

The branch of government responsible for making law is the __________ branch
a) Executive
b) Legislative
c) Judicial
d) The President

The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.
a) Executive
b) Legislative
c) Judicial
d) General Assembly

The branch of government responsible for interpreting the law is the __________ branch
a) Executive
b) Legislative
c) The President
d) Judicial

Georgia’s most recent state constitution was adopted in __________
a) 2003
b) 1777
c) 1996
d) 1983

The General Assembly may pass a bill, but the Governor may veto it. This is an example of _________________.
a) Checks and Balances
b) Powers
c) Popular Vote
d) Rules

In order to vote in Georgia elections, the voter must be ___ years old on Election Day
a) 21
b) 18
c) 17.5
d) 16

The Preamble states what?
a) The articles of the Constitution
b) The rules
c) The purpose of the Constitution
d) Cliff notes version of the Constitution

What is separation of powers?
a) The powers of government are balanced between each branch.
b) President having all the power.
c) Separation of the groups.
d) Separation of Church and state

All of the following will keep someone from voting EXCEPT?
a) No valid drivers license
b) Serving time in jail for a felony offense.
c) Didn't care
d) Ruled mentally incompetent.

When was Georgia's current flag adopted?
a) 2003
b) 1777
c) 1983
d) 1997

Who is the head of the Executive branch in Georgia?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Lieutenant Governor
d) Chief Justice

Which article establishes the state public education system supported by taxes and the Board of Education to oversee it?
a) Article VI Judicial Branch
b) Article VIII Education
c) Article I Bill of Rights
d) Article II Voting and Elections

Which article establishes the state court system?
a) Article V Executive Branch
b) Article VIII Education
c) Article VI Judicial Branch
d) Article I Bill of Rights

Which is superior?
a) U.S. Constitution
b) Isenberg
c) G.A. Constitution
d) Reynolds

Why do we have separation of powers in our government?
a) Because the branches can't get along
b) So that the other branches have the power to check the other branches
c) So that one branch is weaker than the other branches
d) In order to make the Executive branch and Legislative branch get along

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights of the GA Constitution?
a) Explains the rights of the people of GA
b) Explains specific parts of the constitution
c) States the purpose of the constitution
d) States how to make changes to the constitution

Which article establishes qualifications for voting and rules for elections?
a) Article I Bill of Rights
b) Article VI Judicial Branch
c) Article II Voting and Elections
d) Article V Executive Branch

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