CG1 Government Intro (Edit)

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Which of these is a major DIFFERENCE between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution? Options: Only the U.S. Constitution deals with individual rights and freedoms. Only the U.S. Constitution specifically creates a legislative branch of the government. U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected. An American president can only serve two consecutive four-year terms in office, but a Georgia governor can serve three consecutive four-year terms.

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U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.

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Which of these is an accurate SIMILARITY between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution? Both documents outline three specific branches of government at both the state and federal levels.

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Both documents outline three specific branches of government at both the state and federal levels.

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Which answer supports the statement, 'The state constitution is more detailed than the U.S. Constitution'? Options: The U.S. Constitution was created after state constitutions had been established. The U.S. Constitution only exists because the state constitutions allowed it to be created. The Articles in the state constitution do not deal with amendments like the U.S. Constitution does. The Articles in the state constitution deal with more specific issues than does the U.S. Constitution.

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The Articles in the state constitution deal with more specific issues than does the U.S. Constitution.

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Which of these would be MOST likely to be found in Article I of the Georgia Constitution? Options: 'All courts of the state shall comprise a unified judicial system.', 'No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.', 'No person who is not a registered voter; who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude....', 'There shall be a Governor who shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor shall be chosen and qualified.'

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'No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.'

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These passages are taken from which portion of the Georgia Constitution?
Paragraph I. Life, liberty, and property. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.

Paragraph II. Protection to person and property; equal protection. Protection to person and property is the paramount duty of government and shall be impartial and complete.

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Article I

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Which of the following provides the BEST title for this section of notes?
• The governor can veto a bill that passes through the General Assembly
• The Supreme Court of Georgia can deem a law unconstitutional
• The General Assembly must confirm a governor’s appointments
• The governor appoints Supreme Court Justices
Options: Powers of the State of Georgia's Executive Branch, Federalism in Georgia's State Government, Most Recent Amendments to Georgia's State Constitution, Examples of Checks & Balances

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Examples of Checks & Balances

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If Isaac is 17 years old and his birthday is in October, can he register to vote at his school voter's drive in August? Why or why not?

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Yes, because he is at least 17 1/2 by the time he registers to vote.

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How is citizenship related to voting?

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Only citizens are allowed to vote in elections.

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How does the state motto: "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" explain how Georgians view state government?

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The motto explains how the three branches of Georgia government should act.

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Infer the symbolism of the pillars and why they are chosen.

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The pillars represent the three branches of government and uphold the Constitution as the law of the land.