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- 1. Multiple Choice
. Which of the following is NOT a duty of Georgia legislators?
oversee the executive branch of government
determine if laws are constitutional
serve as a custodian of the Georgia constitution
oversee Georgia local governments
- 2. Multiple Choice
If the governor takes not action on a bill during session, the bill will...
become law without a signiture
is sent to the people for a vote
dies
goes back to the legislature
- 3. Multiple Choice
Georgia’s legislature is officially known as the
congress
state legislature
general assembly
state house of government
- 4. Multiple Choice
What must happen to a bill before it can be brought up for a vote in the House or in the Senate?
the governor must approve the bill
all bills must be reviewed by a committee
none of these things must happen
the Georgia State Supreme court must agree
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following choices is NOT an example of a right given under the U.S. Constitution?
freedom of religion
freedom of press
right to a fair trial
the right to an education
- 6. Multiple Choice
The presiding officer in Georgia’s House of Representatives is the…
Committee Leader
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Lt. Governor
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following choices is a responsibility that a citizen has to the government?
paying taxes
paying debts
making political contributions
voting
- 8. Multiple Choice
Obeying laws, voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are all what?
guaranteed under the Georgia Bill of Rights
important parts of the election process
responsibilities of citizenship
examples of delinquent acts
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?
wisdom
justice
moderation
sovereignty
- 10. Multiple Choice
The main purpose of the legislative committees system is to...
elect legislators
review and discuss bills
veto bills
declare bills unconstitutional
- 11. Multiple Choice
If a governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a state law?
The bill goes to the Supreme court for final approval
The bill goes back to the General Assembly and must receive a 2/3 majority vote in both houses
The bill can be passed by the Lt. Governor
The bill can not become a law once the governor vetoes a bill
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the members of the General Assembly?
serving on standing committees
passing legislation (laws)
passing state budget
declaring laws unconstitutional
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho is Georgia's chief executive officer?Lt. GovernorGovernorSpeaker of the HousePresident
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the state's chief executive?
4
6
8
10
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who becomes governor upon the death or resignation of the governor?
Lt. Governor
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Attorney General
- 16. Multiple Choice
How old must you be to vote?
18
21
16
30
- 17. Multiple Choice
The largest source of state revenue in GA is
income tax
lottery
fees and sales
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