Who or what individual leads the Executive and Judicial branch of the government?

Supreme Court and General Assembly

Governor and Speaker of the House

What is another name that is referring to Georgia's legislative branch?

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader

How can the Legislative branch check the power of the Executive branch?

Override a governor's veto by a 2/3 majority vote

Create committee's to study policy

Hold a constitutional convention

What is the definition of citizens rights?

Freedom of assembly, right to bear arms and paying taxes

Right to assemble, freedom of speech and freedom of press

Freedom of religion, freedom of press and freedom of speech

What are the two reasons why someone would not be able to participate in voting?

Serving time in jail for a felony

Ruled as someone with special challenges

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances of the Executive Branch?

Deciding if a proposed law is unconstitutional

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

Ensures that one branch of government does not have more power than the others

The accumulation of power to one branch of government

The judicial branch not enforcing the laws correctly

The legislative branch not making good laws

What is the purpose of the concept of separation of powers?

To ensure that each branch of government has their own unique responsibility so one branch doesn't gain too much power

To ensure that all power is voted on by the people

To ensure all citizens are actively engaged

To ensure that all the branches work together to pass laws and create a usable government

How can the Judicial branch check the power of the Legislative branch?

Strike down a law and declare it unconstitutional

They can declare a law as a holiday

What are the four principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to Georgia's Flag?

Moderation, Justice, Wisdom, and Courage

Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Strength

Equality, Intelligence, Courage and Strength

Respect, Dignity, Wisdom and Fidelity

Which of the following statements comparing the US and Georgia Constitutions is true?

Both versions have a Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles and Amendments

Only the Georgia Constitution has a Preamble and Articles

Only the US Constitution has a Preamble and Articles

Only the US Constitution has a Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles and Amendments

Why do Americans and Georgians have a duty to vote?

To have a voice in the government

Some Powers of the Georgia Governor - Can Veto Legislation - Enforces the state's laws - Oversees the state's executive branch - ________

Commands the state's military forces

What is contained in Article 1 of the Georgia State Constitution?

structure of the legislative branch

structure of the executive branch

Which is correct concerning the structure of the Georgia State Constitution?

After the preamble, each piece of the government, including a bill of rights, is explained in its own section.

It is unique because there is no bill of rights in it.

All parts of the constitution are written under one long section.

It is a short document that consists only of a preamble, a bill of rights, and a brief description of the three branches of government.

What are the three branches of Georgia's government?

Judicial, Legislative, Executive

Legal, General Assembly, Supreme Court

Judicial, General Assembly, Executive

Executive, Supreme Court, Legislative

Which BEST describes the list above?

The list identifies rights of Georgia citizens listed in the Georgia Constitution.

The items listed are all responsibilities of Georgia citizens.

These are the only items that are considered rights and responsibilities of citizens.

Everything in the list was in the original Georgia Constitution, but has since been removed

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What is the first part of the Georgia and United States Constitutions called?

Preamble

Grievances

Articles

Amendments

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the preamble to the Georgia Constitution?

To list the rights of Georgia citizens

To identify the statement of purpose and describe the principles and intentions of the constitution.

To explain the origin and structure of government

To explain the specific parts of the constitution

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the Georgia Constitution explains inalienable rights and responsibilities?

Preamble

Bill of Rights

Amendments

Articles

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which section of the Georgia Constitution is the largest part outlining rights, state government and procedures for citizens?

Preamble

Amendments

Bill of Rights

Articles

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the constitution includes changes made?

Amendments

Bill of Rights

Articles

Preamble

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government has the power to enact or create laws?

Judicial

Executive

Governor

Legislative

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government has the power to interpret laws?

Governor

Legislative

Judicial

Executive

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Foundations of Georgia's Government Review

What is the first part of the Georgia and United States Constitutions called?

What is the purpose of the preamble to the Georgia Constitution?

What part of the Georgia Constitution explains inalienable rights and responsibilities?

Which section of the Georgia Constitution is the largest part outlining rights, state government and procedures for citizens?

What part of the constitution includes changes made?

Which branch of government has the power to enact or create laws?

Which branch of government has the power to interpret laws?

Which branch of government has the power to enforce laws?

Who or what individual leads the Executive and Judicial branch of the government?

What is another name that is referring to Georgia's legislative branch?

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