GA Government Foundations

Front

What do "voting in elections" and "volunteering at a homeless shelter" have in common?

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They are examples of civic responsibilities.

Front

In which part of Georgia's constitution would you most likely find the statement below?

"Paragraph I. Life, liberty and property. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property except by due process of law."

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Which branch of government makes the laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

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Executive

Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

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Judicial

Front

Which branch of government makes the laws in Georgia? Options: The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies; The Georgia Supreme Court; The Georgia General Assembly

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The Georgia General Assembly

Front

Which branch of government enforces the laws in Georgia? Options: The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies, The Georgia Supreme Court, The Georgia General Assembly

Back

The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies

Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws in Georgia? Options: The Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies; The Georgia Supreme Court; The Georgia General Assembly

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The Georgia Supreme Court

Front

Georgia's state constitution gives each branch of government different roles such as:

• The legislative branch makes laws.
• The executive branch enforces laws.
• The judicial branch interprets laws.

What is this an example of?

Back

separation of powers

Front

To prevent one branch of government from becoming more powerful than the others, what system is used to limit the roles of each branch?

Back

checks and balances