Georgia Government Review

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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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Which branch of Georgia's government is responsible for ensuring the law that students attend 180 days of school is enforced throughout Georgia?

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executive branch

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Which branch of Georgia's government is responsible for making laws?

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legislative branch

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Which of the following is an example of a check that the executive branch has on the legislative branch?
Options: judicial review, governor's veto, overriding a governor's veto, approving a treaty

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governor's veto

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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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Which BEST explains the benefit to voters of candidates associating with a political party? Options: associating with a political party makes collecting donations from voters easier, associating with a political party is a necessary requirement in order to run for office, associating with a political party greatly increases the chance a candidate will get elected, associating with a political party allows voters to know where a candidate stands on most issues

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associating with a political party allows voters to know where a candidate stands on most issues

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A legislator can introduce an idea for a new law based on: the needs of his/her constituents, suggestions made by the Governor or Floor Leader, his/her own ideas, or all of the above?

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all of the above

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Who is responsible for leading the Georgia Senate?

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Lieutenant Governor

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Who represents the governor's interests in the House of Representatives?

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Floor Leader