Foundations of Government 43 a-e

Four basic structures of the Georgia constitution are. . .

• Bill of rights

• Articles

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Declaration

In what ways is the Georgia Constitution SIMILAR to the United States Constitution?

• The legislative branch is bicameral. (2 houses)

• executive leaders have the right to veto bills

• They each have remained unchanged since their approval.

• They set up a separation of powers within the government.

Which principle in the Constitution divides authority between three branches of government?

• the rule of law

• limited government

• separation of powers

• the supremacy clause

Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances?

• It makes it easy for one person or group to seize power.

• It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout.

• It allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches.

• It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.

In order for a person to be able to vote in the state of Georgia, he or she must

• hold a driver license.

• be a property owner.

• be a legal resident of the state of Georgia.

• have lived in the country for at least four years.

The MAIN reason citizens have rights and responsibilities is to

• allow the government to share power.

• punish those who not follow the rules.

• keep the power of the country with its citizens.

• to make the country the most powerful in the world.

Which of these is one of the principles included in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

• Beauty

• Equality

• Moderation

• Tolerance

When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others is known as

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Veto
• Council

When each branch is able to check on other branches to ensure one does not become too powerful

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Veto

 Which is NOT a qualification for voting in Georgia?

• must be 18 years old
• must be a US citizen
• Pay all taxes prior to voting
• must be a resident of GA and the district your voting in