Why do people form political parties?

to 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

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 speech & the press

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

confirm appointments to the supreme court

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

moderation, partnership, justice

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

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. limits the power of each branch of govt.

S.O.P. allows citizens to choose each branch

S.O.P. slows the process of govt. down

Which of these people CAN'T vote in Georgia's elections?

Currently serving jail time for felony

1. Which of the following does the U.S. Constitution do?

a. It gives a plan for how our government is set up

a. It outlines the boundary of our states.

It tells us when our national holidays are

a. It establishes public elementary schools

What are two ways the Georgia constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?

They both have preambles and bill of rights

a. They both are the same age and length

They both focus on city and county government

They both have been ratified and amended the same number of times

The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to

Each of the three branches of government

Powers of the federal government versus powers of state governments

Both the United States Constitution and Georgia's Constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the authors of both constitutions include this system?

to ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

to encourage cooperation between political parties

to guarantee that all citizens have equal rights

to ensure that large states do not have more power than small states

Which of the following is needed to override the Governor's veto?

2/3 of the votes from the House and Senate.

Which of the following are NOT stated in the Bill of Rights?

• Right to hold your neighbor hostage

• Life, Liberty, and Property

•Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

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

contribution to political partys

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Wisdom ______________ and moderation is Georgia's motto.

Tolerance

Liberty

Patience

Justice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Each branch of government having a limit or check over the other is called....

checks and balances

separation of powers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old do you have to be to vote?

18

21

17

15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a right of a Georgian?

the right to vote at 15

the right to serve on a jury at 12

freedom of religion and speech

freedom of texting your friends at school

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a responsibility of a citizen in Georgia?

To text your friends

To serve on a jury

To eat chocolate

To go to church

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

General Assembly

Congress

Georgia Supreme Court

Department of Justice

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

25 years old, 56 members. This describes what chamber of the legislative branch?

House

Senate

Congress

Supreme Court

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Wisdom ______________ and moderation is Georgia's motto.

Each branch of government having a limit or check over the other is called....

How old do you have to be to vote?

What is a right of a Georgian?

What is a responsibility of a citizen in Georgia?

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

25 years old, 56 members. This describes what chamber of the legislative branch?

21 years old, 180 members

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Who is the leader of the house?

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