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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

Which branch of Georgia's government makes the laws that ensure the rights of citizens?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Rickey

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

Georgia has ___________ branches of government.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles?

• checks & balances
• separation of powers
• federalism
• democracy

Which part of the constitutuion includes the freedom of speech, right to bear arms, and freedom of conscience?

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

The first paragraph of the constitution that outlines the purpose of the constitution/government is called...

• preamble

• articles

• amendments

• bill of rights