Georgia Government - Three Branches Review

The ability of the three branches of government to either veto, override, or declare another branch's ruling unconstitutional is known as

• Constitutionalism

• Mutual distrust

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Where does the state government get its revenue (money)?

• Celebrity fundraisers

• PBS Telethons

• Federal funding and taxes

• User fees

The three branches' jobs are as follows:

Executive enforces laws.

Legislative makes the laws.

Judicial interprets the laws.

This is an example of ...

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of church and state

• Separation of Powers

• Mutual Interaction

Which are examples of a citizen's civic duty or responsibility?

• Getting a job

• Getting a drivers license

• Cheering for your city's sports teams

• Voting and jury duty

Who has the burden of proof in a civil case? (Who must prove they are right in order to win the court case?)

• The plaintiff (the person suing the defendant)

• The defendant (the person being sued)

• The jury

• The judge

Which is an example of a criminal case?

• Assault

• Murder

• Robbery

• All three

Which court would your case go to if you had already been found guilty in a previous case and you feel that your trial was unfair?

• Civil Court

• Trial Court

• Appellate Court (Court of Appeals and Supreme Court)

• Municipal Court

Which is the definition of a civil case?

• When one citizen sues another for damages

• When a crime has been committed

What is one way a governor can spread his influence beyond his formal powers?

• Appointing judges to vacant (open) positions

• Veto

• Coup

• Proposing a budget

How many consecutive terms can a governor serve?

• Two terms, for a total of 8 years

• One term, for a total of 4 years

• Three terms, for a total of 12 years

• One term, which is indefinite (no time limit)