Unit 5 structure

Just like the United States Constitution, the Georgia Constitution begins with a paragraph that introduces the purpose of the document. It is called the ______________

• Introduction

• Invitation

• Preamble

• Postamble

The MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution is to

• Provide questions for tests in Georgia Government classes

• Set up a framework for the government of Georgia

What is the SAME about the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

• Both documents state that the vice-president will lead the Executive branch if the president dies in office.

• Both documents set up a Department of Education

• Both documents specify that the government will have three branches with clear separation of powers

• Both documents have secret treasure maps written on back.

Which branch of Georgia's government makes the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Parliament

If the governor vetoes a law, the General Assembly can __________ the governor's action and put the law into action.

• overwhelm

• override

• overthink

The legislative branch votes to make a new law; the judicial branch declares if it is un-constitutional. This is an example of

• Checkers and chess

• Checks and Balances

"The legislative, judicial, and executive powers shall forever remain ... distinct; and no person discharging the duties of one shall at the same time exercise the functions of either of the others."

This sentence from the Georgia Constitution describes __________

• Checks and Balances

• Executive Function

• Separation of Powers

• Discrimination of Powers

branch responsible for interpreting the laws and administering justice

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

actions or checks that each branch has on the others in order to prevent any from becoming too powerful

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

Georgia’s state motto; on state flag and official state seal

• Inspire - Inquire - Desire

• Wisdom - Justice - Moderation- Courage

• Freedom - Justice - Equality