SS8CG1 Georgia's Government

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Just like the United States Constitution, the Georgia Constitution begins with a section that introduces the purpose of the document and STATES ITS PURPOSE. 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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The Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Georgia says this document will "insure justice to all". Which branch of Georgia government interprets laws and administers courts?

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Judicial

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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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Which branch of Georgia's government MAKES the laws that ensure the rights of citizens?

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Legislative

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The governor of Georgia can veto a bill that the General Assembly passed. This is an example of...

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Checks and Balances

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The legislative branch votes to make a new law; the judicial branch reviews it and declares it is un-constitutional. This is an example of

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Checks and Balances

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This sentence from the Georgia Constitution describes __________

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Separation of Powers

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The following example explains which term below:

"The legislative branch makes the laws, the executive branch carries out and enforces the laws, and judicial branch interprets and determines the constitutionality of the laws."

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Separation of powers

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If the General Assembly passes a law that the governor does not agree with, what can the governor do if they do not agree?

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veto