GMAS PREP GOVT and ECON

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Which of the following does the U.S. Constitution do? Options: a. It outlines the boundary of our states. It tells us when our national holidays are, a. It establishes public elementary schools, a. It gives a plan for how our government is set up

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It gives a plan for how our government is set up

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What are two ways the Georgia constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?

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They both have preambles and bill of rights.

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Which financial responsibility does a citizen have toward the government? Options: Paying taxes, Paying debts, Buying on credit, Political contributions

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Paying taxes

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Both the United States Constitution and Georgia's Constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the authors of both constitutions include this system?

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to ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

Front

Georgia’s legislative branch is called the ___________.

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General Assembly

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Why are committees a necessary part of the law making process?

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They research the bills to make sure that they are aligned with the Constitution.

Front

To become a Representative in the state of Georgia, you must be at least _____ years old.

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Front

Who appoints the leaders of the executive departments in GA?

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Governor

Front

Which department oversees how schools are funded, certifies teachers, and distributes funds to school districts?

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Dept. of Education

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How can a Georgia governor try to stop a bill from becoming a law after it has been approved by the legislature? Options: veto the bill, advise the press, appeal to the courts, dismiss the legislature

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veto the bill