Government of Georgia 1

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Just like the United States Constitution, the Georgia Constitution begins with a paragraph that introduces the purpose of the document. It is called the ______________

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Preamble

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The MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution is to

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Set up a framework for the government of Georgia

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What is the SAME about the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

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Both documents specify that the government will have three branches with clear separation of powers.

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The creation of Georgia's three branches of government that share power equally is an example of

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separation of powers

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What is contained in Article 1 of the Georgia State Constitution?

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bill of rights

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Voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are a citizen's

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responsibilities

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In order to vote in Georgia, you must be at least

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18 years old

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Which part of the constitution guarantees our freedoms, such as life, liberty, and property?

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Bill of Rights

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What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch - it includes the House of Representatives and the Senate?

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General Assembly

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Which is NOT a qualification for voting in Georgia? Options: must be 18 years old, must be a US citizen, Pay all taxes prior to voting, must be a resident of GA and the district your voting in

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Pay all taxes prior to voting