Government Week 1 Vocab Review

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions?

• To list the rights and freedoms of citizens

• To outline the procedures for government

• To provide a preamble to the Constitution

• To establish the legislative branch

Which document outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia’s citizens and government?

• Georgia State Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Legislation

What is the main function of the legislative branch?

• Creating laws

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Amending the Constitution

Who must be at least 21 years of age, a resident of Georgia and their district for two years, and a U.S. citizen?

• Georgia State Representative

• Georgia State Senator

• Speaker of the House

• Member of the Ad Hoc Committee

What is the role of a Conference Committee?

• To compromise on differing versions of a bill

• To create laws

• To serve as a permanent committee

• To preside over the House of Representatives

What is the principle of Separation of Powers designed to do?

• Limit the powers vested in one person or branch of government

• Allow one branch to veto the acts of another

• Outline the rights of citizens

• Create a bicameral legislature

According to the Georgia Strate Constitution, mandatory responsibilities of citizens include

• Paying taxes and serving on juries

• Voting and paying taxes

• Serving on juries and voting

• Paying taxes and creating laws

​ (a)   made to the Georgia and/or the ​ (b)   are called ​ (c)  

• Changes
• U.S. Constitutions
• Amendments.

the opening statements of the Georgia and the U.S. Constitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the documents.

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Bill of Rights

• Rights of Citizens

​ (a)   is a political system that ​ (b)   to ​ (c)   the acts of another to prevent ​ (d)  

• Checks and Balances
• allows one branch of government
• veto or amend
• one branch from having too much power.