CMS 8th Grade ILD Assignment

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 and 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

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 a bill passed by the General Assembly

• By proposing Constitutional amendments

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 and 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

What branch can declare the President's actions unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• All three branches