SS8CG1 Describe the foundations of Georgia’s government.

What are the changes made to the Georgia and/or the U.S. Constitutions.

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Constitution

• Preamble

The list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions are?

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Constitution

The document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia’s citizens and government is?

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Georgia State Constitution

• Preamble

What is an election where candidates are not officially affiliated with a political party?

• Nonpartisan

• Amendments

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

The opening statements of the Georgia and the U.S. Constitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the documents?

• Preamble

• Nonpartisan

• Georgia State Constitution

• Bill of Rights

A political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power?

• Veto

• Governor

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

The elected executive of the state; serves a four year term?

• Veto

• Governor

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

The constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government?

• Governor

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Veto

The power held by the executive branch to reject a law; vetoes can be overturned?

• Veto

• Separation of Powers

• Governor

• Checks and Balances

What is a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court?

• Volunteering

• Rights of Citizens

• Responsibilities of Citizens

• Juries