GA Studies Foundations of Govt. SS8CG1

Why do people form political parties?

• associate with voters with shared political interests
• in order to vote in general elections
• in order to run for political office
• to remove candidates from office

Which of the following is NOT an article included in the GA Constitution?

• Amendments
• Bill of Rights
• Court Case Summaries
• Legislative Branch

Maria writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, expressing her opinion on a proposed law.  Which right (based on the GA Constitution) is Maria expressing?

• her freedom of conscience
• her freedom of speech & the press
• right to assemble & petition
• right to keep & bear arms

How old must a citizen be to participate in local, state, and federal elections?

• 21
• 16
• 18
• 23

According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to..

• appoint judges
• impeach the Governor
• declare a law unconstitutional
• confirm appointments to the supreme court

What principle of the Constitution breaks the power of govt. into different areas?

• checks & balances
• separation of powers
• federalism
• democracy

what 3 principles does are included in the Georgia motto and it's Pledge to the Flag? 

• wisdom, justice, moderation
• moderation, partnership, justice
• life, liberty, freedom
• wisdom, security, tolerance

What financial responsibility (requirement) does a citizen have to the Federal and State Governments?

• pay debt
• pay taxes
• buy items on credit
• contribution to political partys

Which of the following is an example of how the Executive branch can "check" the power of the Legislative branch?

• by interpreting laws
• by impeaching member of the General Assembly
• By vetoing an bill passed by the General Assembly
• By proposing Constitutional amendments.

Which of the following BEST justifies the inclusion of the principle of Separation of Powers in the GA Constitution?

• S.O.P. enlarges govt.
• S.O.P. slows the process of government down.
  S.O.P. outlines the powers and roles of each branch of govt.
• S.O.P. slows the process of govt. down
• S.O.P. limits the power of each branch of govt.