Georgia Studies Government and Geography Review (Milestones)

Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of the GA Constitution?

• Amendments
• Preamble
• Court Case Summaries
• Articles

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 gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles?

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

What 3 principles 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 BEST justifies the inclusion of the principle of Separation of Powers (SOP) in the GA Constitution?

• S.O.P. enlarges govt.
• S.O.P. allows citizens to choose each branch
• S.O.P. slows the process of govt. down
• S.O.P. limits the power of each branch of govt.

According to the principle of Separation of Powers, what is major role of the executive branch?

• write laws
• impeach the governor
• enforce (carry out) laws
• interpret laws

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 NOT a voting qualification?

• 18 years old
• U.S. citizen
• Resident of County You Vote
• Live in America for 30 years