Foundations of Government

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

• To encourage cooperation between political parties.

• To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful.

• To guarantee that all citizens have equal rights.

• To ensure that large states do not have more power than small states.

Georgia's Constitution consists of a preamble and eleven _______.

• Bills

• Laws

• Articles

• Amendments

Obeying laws, serving on a jury, and paying taxes are all _____.

• Guaranteed by the Bill of Rights

• Responsibilities of citizenship

• Important parts of the election process

• Duties of the Secretary of State

Which of the following is an example of how the system of checks and balances works in Georgia?

• Reducing property taxes

• Overriding a governor's veto

• Signing a petition to repeal a law

• Appealing a case to a higher court

In what way are the Georgia and the US Constitution similar?

• They are the same length.

• They both have a preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments.

• They both focus on city and state government.

• They have been amended the same number of times.

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

• The federal government and certain powers to the state government.

• Each of the three branches of government.

• State and municipal government.

• the people.

What explanation BEST justifies the inclusion of the separation of powers doctrine in the constitution?

• It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• It places specific powers and functions in one branch of government.

• It makes government run more smoothly.

• It streamlines the government.

Which of the following is a citizen's responsibility?

• Making political campaign contributions.

• Buying on credit.

• Paying debts.

• Paying taxes.

How many articles are in the Georgia Constitution?

• 8

• 7

• 13

• 11

The preamble of the Georgia Constitution states _____.

• The fundamental purpose of the state constitution.

• How to administer those rights assigned to the state by the US Constitution.

• How to make laws, enforce laws, and collect tax money.

• How to protect and benefit all people of Georgia.