3rd Block Practice SS8CG1 (10/30)

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

• General Assembly

• Congress

• Georgia Supreme Court

• Department of Justice

Georgia has ___________ branches of government.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

How are the US And GA Constitutions similar? Select all that apply.

• They both have a bill of Rights.

• They both mention God in the Preamble.

• They both set up the three branches of Government

• They both establish a bicameral Government

• All judges are appointed by the Governor

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• Lt. Governor

• Governor

• Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

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

Which branch of government must give permission for a city to be created in Georgia?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

What can prevent someone from voting?

• felony

• bad credit

• misdemeanor

• traffic tickets