SCMS 8th Grade Unit 5 Review

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

• Amendments
• Preamble
• Court Case Summaries
• Articles

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

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 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.

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

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

What branch can declare the President's actions unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• All Three Branches