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Where is the US Constitution's Bill of Rights?

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at the end; the first 10 amendments

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Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of the GA Constitution? Options: Amendments, Preamble, Court Case Summaries, Articles

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Court Case Summaries

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Maria writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper expressing her opinion on a proposed law. Which right (based on the GA Constitution) is Maria expressing?

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her freedom of speech & the press

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According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to..

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declare a law unconstitutional

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What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles?

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separation of powers

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What financial responsibility (requirement) does a citizen have to the Federal and State Governments? Options: pay debt, pay taxes, buy items on credit, contribution to political parties

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pay taxes

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Which of the following is an example of how the Executive branch can "check" the power of the Legislative branch? Options: by interpreting laws, by impeaching member of the General Assembly, By vetoing an bill passed by the General Assembly, By proposing Constitutional amendments.

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By vetoing an bill passed by the General Assembly

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Which of the following BEST justifies the inclusion of the principle of Separation of Powers (SOP) in the GA Constitution?

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S.O.P. limits the power of each branch of govt.

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According to the principle of Separation of Powers, what is the major role of the executive branch? Options: write laws, impeach the governor, enforce (carry out) laws, interpret laws

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enforce (carry out) laws

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Which principle of the Constitution is BEST described in the cartoon? Options: Constitution, Political Parties, Federalism, Checks & Balances

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Checks & Balances