SS8CG1 Foundations of GAs Gov't

The system established to make sure that no one branch of government controls the other branches is called

• federalism.
• republicanism.
• checks and balances.
• separation of powers.

A government principle by which the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are essentially held by different groups and people is called

• reserved powers.
• expressed powers.
• checks and balances.
• separation of powers.

Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances?

• It makes it easy for one person or group to seize power.
• It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout.
• It allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches.
• It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.

Separation of powers means that

• the House and Senate may never pass joint resolutions on foreign policy issues.
• the national government and state governments have differing amounts and types of power.
• powers assigned to the national government are distinct from those assigned to the states.
• the legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups.

Which subject is specifically addressed in the Georgia State Constitution?

• coining money
• declaring war
• immigration
• education

The MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution is to

• determine how local governments will be managed.
• give a framework for the laws and government of Georgia.
• provide details of all the laws and statutes in Georgia.
• explain federal laws and regulations to Georgia citizens.

Which section comes FIRST in the Georgia State Constitution?

• Preamble
• Education
• Bill of Rights
• Executive Branch

The Georgia State Constitution is divided into ___ Articles.

• 7
• 8
• 10
• 11

In what way is the Georgia Constitution SIMILAR to the United States Constitution?

• They each have been amended 27 times.
• They each contain just seven "articles."
• They each have remained unchanged since their approval.
• They set up a separation of powers within the government.

Which of these is are the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

• “So Help Me God”
• “Liberty and Justice for All”
• “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation”
• “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”