SSCG1 and 2 Questions Only

The Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Georgia says this document will "insure justice to all". Which branch of Georgia government interprets laws and administers courts?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Financial

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 that ensure the rights of citizens?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Rickey

Which of the following is NOT an article included in the GA Constitution?

• Amendments
• Bill of Rights
• Court Case Summaries
• Legislative Branch

According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to..

• appoint judges
• impeach the Governor
• declare a law unconstitutional
• confirm appointments to the supreme court

Which of the following is an example of how the Executive branch can "check" the power of the Legislative branch?

• by interpreting laws
• by impeaching member of the General Assembly
• By vetoing an bill passed by the General Assembly
• By proposing Constitutional amendments.

According to the principle of Separation of Powers, what is major role of the executive branch?

• write laws
• impeach the governor
• enforce (carry out) laws
• interpret laws

Which of the following is an example of how Checks & Balances works in GA govt.?

• appealing a court case to the supreme court
• overriding a Governor's veto by the General Assembly
• reducing property taxes
• signing a petition to repeal a law

Georgia has ___________ branches of government.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Congress is to the United States, as _______is the Georgia

• General Assembly
• State's Governor
• State Senate
• Committee