Government: Week 1 DT #2 Remediation Lesson

Government: Week 1 DT #2 Remediation Lesson

Georgia State Constitution

The Georgia state constitution consists of a preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments. The articles outline the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for both citizens and the state’s government. The words wisdom, justice, and moderation are wrapped around the pillars of the state emblem and represent Georgia's state motto.

GA State Motto Principals

•Wisdom reminds the legislative branch to be wise in creating laws.

•Justice appeals to the judicial branch for fair and just decisions.

•Moderation urges the executive branch to carry out laws calmly within the boundaries of the law.

Multiple Choice

What is the three-word motto of the state of Georgia?

• Wisdom, Justice, Moderation

• Moderation, Peace, Justice

• Justice, Moderation, Civility

• Wisdom, Understanding, Peace

Multiple Choice

Georgia’s State Constitution is made up of all of the following except?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

• Preface

Three Branches

Similar to the government of the U.S., Georgia’s government is divided into three different parts. Each branch has a different role, which is called separation of powers.

Legislative Branch

The legislative branch (General Assembly) makes the laws that citizens must obey.

Judicial Branch

The judicial branch (courts) interprets the laws, and the constitutionality of laws when necessary.

Executive Branch

The executive branch (governor) is the head of the government who enforces the laws.

Checks and Balances

•So that one branch doesn’t become too powerful, the branches put limits, or checks, on each other.

•If one branch makes an error, another branch can set it right, or balance it.

•This system of limiting the roles of each branch and setting right another branch’s error is called checks and balances.

Multiple Choice

A political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power?

• Bill of rights

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• General Elections

Multiple Choice

The ___________________________________ branch carries out and enforces the law, and the ___________________________ branch makes the law.

• Legislative, Executive

• Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative

• Judicial, Executive

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government determines the constitutionality of a law?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Juvenile Branch

• Legislative Branch