Foundations of Government

Use the Political Cartoon to answer the following.
*Which principle of the Constitution is BEST described in the cartoon?

• Constitution
• Political Parties
• Federalism
• Checks & Balances

Which of the following is an example of how Checks & Balances works in GA govt.?

• appealing a court case to the supreme court
• overriding a Governor's veto by the General Assembly
• reducing property taxes
• signing a petition to repeal a law

Which of the following is an example of how Checks & Balances works in GA govt.?

• appealing a court case to the supreme court
• overriding a Governor's veto by the General Assembly
• reducing property taxes
• signing a petition to repeal a law

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a citizen?

• Vote
• Pay Taxes
• Pick up trash
• Obey Laws

When was Georgia's first constitution written?

• 1839
• 1777
• 1678
• 1983

What are 2 major parties in the US?

• Progressive & Reform
• Green & Libertarian 
• Republican & Democratic
• Constitution & Independent 

What is the emblem on Georgia's flag?

• The state code
• The Coat of Arms
• The state shield
• The state symbol

Which political party is considered more conservative and favors less government interference in people's lives?

• Libertarian
• Third
• Democratic
• Republican

What do the three pillars in the Coat of Arms on the Georgia flag represent?

• the strength of the government
• the support of the people
• the three branches
• the first constitution

What is in the preamble to Georgia's constitution that is NOT in the US Constitution's preamble?

• Mention of liberty
• "We the people"
• Mention of God
• Mention of Justice