Separation of Powers in Georgia

Which diagram correctly illustrates the separation of powers in Georgia’s state government?

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Read the text from the preamble to the Georgia Constitution and answer the question that follows.

To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Why is this portion of the Georgia Constitution important?

• It outlines the fundamental beliefs upon which the document is based.

• It establishes the supremacy of state law over local laws.

• It outlines the civic responsibilities of citizens of the state.

• It establishes a system of checks and balances within the government.

How does the appointment process in the Georgia state government illustrate checks and balances in practice?

• Only the Georgia House of Representatives can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by the governor of Georgia.

• Only the governor of Georgia can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by the Georgia State Senate.

• Only the Georgia State Senate can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by the Georgia Supreme Court.

• Only the Georgia Supreme Court can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by the Georgia House of Representatives.

Which statements about the state government of Georgia are correct? Select all that apply.

• The judicial branch can veto proposed laws.

• The executive branch can veto proposed laws.

• The judicial branch can declare laws unconstitutional.

• The executive branch can declare laws unconstitutional.

• The judicial branch may choose whether to enforce new laws.

The branches of the Georgia state government each play different roles in the lawmaking process, with no branch able to enact and enforce a law without the cooperation of the others. These relationships BEST illustrate which principle?

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

• republicanism

• federalism

Which answer choice accurately illustrates the role of checks and balances in the lawmaking process in Georgia?

• Any bill proposed by the Georgia Supreme Court must be approved by both the governor and a majority of the General Assembly before it becomes law.

• If the governor introduces a bill that the majority of the General Assembly does not support, the General Assembly has the ability to veto that law.

• A majority of the Georgia Supreme Court must vote in favor of a bill proposed by the General Assembly before it is presented to the governor for approval.

• Once a bill becomes law, the Georgia Supreme Court has the ability to rule on the constitutionality of that law and determine whether or not it can be enacted.

Look at the outline.

I. ? You must be a citizen of the United States You must be a legal resident of Georgia You must be at least 18 years old.

Which of the following makes the BEST title for the outline above?

• Georgia Voting Qualifications

• United States Tax Eligibility Rules

• Jury Duty Criteria in the United States

• Property-owning Requirements in Georgia

Look at the outline.

I. ? Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, Right to keep and bear arms, Right to a speedy, fair, and public trial

• Rights Granted Only to Georgia State Citizens

• Liberties Provided Only by the US Constitution

• Rights Guaranteed by the US Constitution and State Constitutions

• Liberties Promised by the Constitutions of Most States

Which of the following activities is often considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens?

• voting

• paying taxes

• obeying the law

• registering for the draft

What is required under the budget process outlined in the Georgia Constitution, but is not required by the US Constitution?

• Georgia's government must maintain a budget surplus.

• Georgia's government must spend most of its revenue on infrastructure.

• Georgia's government must maintain a balanced budget.

• Georgia's government must spend most of its revenue on education.