SS8CG1a-e Review

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Where would you find this statement in Georgia’s Constitution? Paragraph I. Life, liberty, and property. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.

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Bill of Rights

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Where would you find this text within Georgia’s Constitution? 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.

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Preamble

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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?

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Separation of Powers

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Both the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution

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divide the powers of government between three branches.

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What is one way the executive branch checks the legislative branch?

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Veto Powers

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what is the function of Article II of the Georgia Constitution?

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Article II outlines the qualifications for voting and rules pertaining to elections in the state.

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Which of the following activities is often considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens? A. voting, B. paying taxes, C. obeying the law, D. registering for the draft

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voting

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What is the function of Article VI of the Georgia Constitution?

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Article VI establishes the state court system and outlines the purposes of each type of court.

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Which of the following people are eligible to participate in the next election?
Allison is 19, a Georgia citizen and is serving time for fraud in prison.
Jake is 17, in college and is a citizen of Georgia.
Mark is 18, in college and plans to move back to Italy where he’s from after college.
Lucy is 20, working at the governor’s office and was born and raised in Georgia.

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Lucy is 20, working at the governor’s office and was born and raised in Georgia.

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What is the structure of the Georgia constitution?

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11 articles that examine the role of each branch and provides laws to citizens