Government Flashcard

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Which of the following would be the BEST title for the list? Checks and Balances, The Amendment Process, Constitutional Amendments, Preamble to the Constitution

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Checks and Balances

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Which of the following best explains the MAIN purpose of the separation of powers? It makes the state government run more smoothly., It keeps the branches of government working independently., It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful., It makes known the differences between the branches of government.

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It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

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Which feature is included in both the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

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Powers of government are divided between three branches.

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How are the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution similar?

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They both include a bill of rights.

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What is the name of GEORGIA's Legislative Branch?

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General Assembly

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Which description matches the purpose of the PREAMBLE? Options: A section that introduces the reasons for the constitution and its guiding principles, A section where the rights of citizens are clearly stated so they may be protected., A section that outlines the rights, rules, and procedures of each branch of government., A section where changes can be made to the Constitution in order to fix it.

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A section that introduces the reasons for the constitution and its guiding principles

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Which description matches the purpose of the AMENDMENTS? Options: A section that introduces the reasons for the constitution and its guiding principles, A section where the rights of citizens are clearly stated so they may be protected., A section that outlines the rights, rules, and procedures of each branch of government., A section where changes can be made to the Constitution in order to fix it.

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A section where changes can be made to the Constitution in order to fix it.

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Which description matches the purpose of the BILL OF RIGHTS?

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A section where the rights of citizens are clearly stated so they may be protected.

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Which description matches the purpose of the ARTICLES? Options: A section that introduces the reasons for the constitution and its guiding principles, A section where the rights of citizens are clearly stated so they may be protected., A section that outlines the rights, rules, and procedures of each branch of government., A section where changes can be made to the Constitution in order to fix it.

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A section that outlines the rights, rules, and procedures of each branch of government.

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What is both a right and a responsibility? Options: Jury Duty, Paying Taxes, Voting, Privacy

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Voting