Georgia Governmental Branches

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What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution?

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to outline the reasons for the constitution and its guiding beliefs and principles

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Why does the Georgia Constitution split the powers of government among different branches?

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to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Which of the following activities is often considered both a right AND a responsibility of Georgia citizens? voting, paying taxes, obeying the law, registering for the draft

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voting

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Which three terms correctly complete the pledge? "I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands: _______?"

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Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation

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The principal of moderation on Georgia's state flag represents which branch of government?

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executive

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How do the committees of the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives contribute to the lawmaking process?

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Bills must be reviewed by a committee before they are brought before the entire House or Senate.

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Which of the following accurately completes the blanks in the Lieutenant Governor's “Duties” box? Options: elected, electoral vote, Speaker of the House; elected, popular vote, President of the Senate; appointed (selected), popular vote, Governor's chief of staff; appointed (selected), electoral vote, President of the Executive Agencies

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elected, popular vote, President of the Senate

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Why is it important for state agencies to work closely with local governments in Georgia?

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to make sure state agencies effectively serve the people of Georgia by enforcing laws

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A person named as the wrong doer in a civil or criminal case is called the

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defendant

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Determine whether an injury on the job falls under a violation of criminal law or civil law:

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civil law