WorksheetsUnit 4 Part #1 Practice
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which way does the executive branch check the judicial branch?
assigning lawmakers
vetoing legislation
Appointing or nominating judges
proposing a buget
What is the purpose of separation of powers?
Keeping power separate but the same and allowing some branches to have more power
It maintains rules for laws that each branch must follow
Making sure power is centered in one branch of governement
Gives branches different powers that cannot be taken away, and so that one cannot become too powerful
How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
Checking for constitutionality of laws being created and passed
Making sure the top executive does not have too much power
Allowing judges the ability to confirm legislation
The judicial branch creates equal power among each power
In which way does the legislative branch check the executive branch?
completing a judicial review on the top executive
approving the top executive's budget
confirming the top executive's position
appointing the top executive
How does the judicial branch check the executive branch?
Prepares the top executive's appropriations bill
Appoints or nominates the top executive
Writes a legislative review on the top executive
Makes sure actions of the executive do not violation the constitution
How does the executive branch check the legislative branch?
passes an appropriations bill
vetoes legislation
makes legislation
confirm legislative actions
How can the legislative branch check the executive branch?
chooses top executive
can impeach top executive
writes law for top executive
appoints top executive
How can the legislative branch check the judicial branch?
chooses Supreme Court judges
passes law created by Suprme Court
completes a judicial review of Supreme Court judges
can impeach Supreme Court justices
How does the executive branch check the judicial branch?
abolishes law of judicial branch
approves judicial's budget
can pardon convicted criminals
hires judges with executive powers
Which branch of government has the least - fewer amounts of checks and balances?
excutive
congressional
legislative
judicial
Which branch of government has impeachment powers?
congressional
executive
judicial
legislative
Who has veto power?
judicial
congressional
numerical
executive
Which branch of governement needs 2/3 or 66% to enforce overriding a veto?
executive branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
congressional branch
When overriding a veto occurs, who's veto is being overidden?
DA District Attorney - Chamber members.
senate and house
secretary of state
governor - president
Which branch of governement sees that the state's laws are implemented or carried out?
judicial
legislative
congressional
executive
Which branch of government writes, makes, abolished law?
congressional
executive
judicial
legislative
Which part of government confirms top executive's appointments or nominations?
senate
(upper house)
house of representive
(lower house)
judicial branch
congressional branch
The BEST explanation of implementing checks and balance into the three branches of government is to?
keep all three branches neutral
give the exact same amount of power to all branches
complete the process of separation of powers
ensure no one branch becomes too powerful
Freedom of religion
Right to freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Right to trial jury
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
THE LIST ABOVE ARE...?
Constitutional Limitations
Bill of Rights
Constitutional Agreements
10 Commandments
The quote "no one branch having too much or all the power"
is exactly for separation of powers only
applies directly to checks and balances
describes the senate and house of representatives
compares the governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state
Which branch of government interprets legislation to protect the constitution?
judicial branch
legislative branch
executive branch
congressional branch
Which branch of government would complete a constitutional review?
executive branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
senate and house of representatives
Formal and Informal powers belong to the
judicial branch
General Assembly
lieutenant governor
governor
A formal power would come from...
the Lieutenant Govenor
Congress
the constitution
the General Assembly
Informal powers are based on
regulations
strict laws
constitutional powers
traditions
Which government official is the head of or president of the senate in the Georgia General Assembly?
Governor
Secretary of State
House of Representative
Lieutenant Governor
When the governor in Georgia receives a bill at his or her desk from the General Assembly, what are his or her options?
1. do nothing and the bill becomes law the next year, 2. sign the bill into law, 3. veto the bill temporarily
1. do nothing and it becomes law at the end of the legislative session, 2. sign the bill into law, or 3. veto the bill
1. send the bill back to the General Assembly for editing, 2. do nothing and it becomes law the next year, 3. sign the bill into law
1. sign the bill into law, 2. veto the bill, 3. do nothing and the bill does not become law
What is the committee system?
the Georgia General Assembly's lawmakers who sign bills into law before legislation goes to the governor. They are experts in many topics and can make decisions about legislation in full floor open debates quickly.
it is headed by the top executive, the governor of Georgia. It decides bills that may become law in smaller groups of other leading top executives.
it is the largest group in the General Assembly for Georgia. Headed by the governor and lietuenant governor.
a group of lawmakers with expertise in various subjects. They debate and make decisions on bills becoming law. Committees discuss bills in smaller groups instead of larger full floor sessions.
The main purpose of a legislative committee is to
decide which bills to send to the governor
propose bills to be considered by the full house
draft bills that have the best chance to become law
review bills in smaller settings before they come to the floor for full debate
The governor of Georgia
helps carryout, implement, and execute law
makes, amends, and decides law
adjudicates law
leads the General Assembly
Which government official leads the committee system in the General Assembly?
lieutenant governor
governor
lead senator
top house of representative
Why is the power to make appointments to boards, judicial courts, and executive offices important to the governor of Georgia?
By appointing person from the same political party, the governor can help one party dominate state government
Through appointments, a governor can spread his or her influence far beyond the limited powers of the governor's office
By using appointments to boards and executive offices, a governor can control the actions of all state agencies and boards
Utilizing appointing political officials, backers, and campaign contributors, the governor can repay supporters and raise money for future campaigns
During the general election in the state of Georgia...
the governor and lieutenant governor are sometimes required to be on the same political ballot
both lieutenant governor and governor are always required to be on the same political ballot
both governor and lieutenant governor cannot be on the same political ballot
the lieutenant governor and governor can be on separate political ballots
When registering to vote a person in Georgia
must be 21 years old and does not have to register as Republican or Democrat
must be 18 years old and does have to register as Republican or Democrat
must be 21 years old and does have to register as Republican or Democrat
must be 18 years old and does not have to register as Republican or Democrat
The Georgia State law making part of government is called...
U.S. Congress
Executive Branch
General Assembly
Congressional Branch
What is the length of time for one-term as a senator or house of representative in the State of Georgia?
one year
two years
three years
four years
What is the length of time for one-term as a lieutenant governor or governor in the State of Georgia?
one year
two years
three years
four years
Another name for the budget the governor of Georgia is responsible for creating is called?
a legislative plan
a compromise law
an appropriations bill
a legislative agenda
The Georgia General is divided into?
house of representatives and senate
1st chamber and 2nd chamber
two upper chambers
governor's council and
the commonwealth
Which part of Georgia State Government is the largest?
congressional branch
judicial branch
legislative branch
executive branch
Which part of government is most difficult to understand?
legislative branch
judicial branch
checks and balances and system separation of powers
executive branch
committee system
Georgia government spending money to improve infrastructure would apply to which of the following below?
grocery stores, banks, shopping centers
malls, gas stations, outlet malls
gas stations, home improvement stores, food markets
bridges, hospitals, roads, sewer lines, Internet
professional athletic stadiums,
movie theaters, recreational facilities
What is the role of the legislative branch in the Georgia General Assembly?
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Making and passing laws
Executing laws
How does the executive branch check the legislative branch in Georgia?
Judicial review
Impeachment
Referendum
Veto power
What is the purpose of the committee system in the General Assembly?
To limit expertise
The purpose is to divide the workload and provide expertise.
To increase the workload
To create conflicts and disagreements
Which branch of Georgia's government is responsible for creating state laws?
Federal branch
Judicial branch
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Who has the authority to appoint judges to Georgia's Supreme Court?
Governor
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
What is one way the legislative branch can limit the power of the executive branch in Georgia?
Enforcing laws
Appointing judges
Impeaching the governor
Vetoing bills
Which branch of Georgia's government is responsible for interpreting state laws?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Federal branch
What is one way the legislative branch can check the executive branch in Georgia?
Vetoing bills
Impeaching the governor
Appointing judges
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Who presides over the Georgia Senate?
Speaker of the House
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Chief Justice
