GA Constitution/Citizenship

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The GA and U.S. Constitution have many things in common. Which of the following is one of those similarities?

• Three branches of government
• The Bill of Rights is located in Article I.

The system of checks and balances attempts to keep one branch from having too much power. How does it do this?

• by reducing property taxes
• by forcing branches to work together to accomplish a goal
• by giving each branch specific responsibilities

People form political parties in order to

• be qualified to run for political office.
• be allowed to vote in popular elections.
• find other voters with shared interests.

All of the following are sections included in the Georgia state constitution EXCEPT...

• Amendments.
• Bill of Rights.
• Political Parties
• Education

Dan is 19 years old and wants to register to vote. He must also meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT

• be a legal resident of Georgia.
• have a Georgia driver's license.
• be a citizen of the United States.
• cannot be serving a felony conviction.

The privilege of Georgia citizenship brings with it certain responsibilities. Which of the following are responsibilities of citizens? Pick all that apply.

• obeying laws
• paying taxes
• serving jury duty
• voting
• the right to bear arms

The state government is organized so each branch has its own powers and responsibilities. What is this called?

• Limited government
• Division of labor
• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers

Georgia's General Assembly is what branch of government?

• judicial
• least important
• legislative
• executive