Foundations of Government-SS8CG1

Wisdom ______________ and moderation is Georgia's motto.

• Tolerance

• Liberty

• Patience

• Justice

Each branch of government having a limit or check over the other is called....

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 18

• 21

• 17

• 15

What is a right of a Georgian?

• the right to vote at 15

• the right to serve on a jury at 12

• freedom of religion and speech

• freedom of texting your friends at school

What is a responsibility of a citizen in Georgia?

• To text your friends

• To serve on a jury

• To eat chocolate

• To go to church

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

• General Assembly

• Congress

• Georgia Supreme Court

• Department of Justice

Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of the GA Constitution?

• Amendments
• Preamble
• Court Case Summaries
• Articles

Maria writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper expressing her opinion on a proposed law.  Which right (based on the GA Constitution) is Maria expressing?

• her freedom of conscience
• her freedom of speech & the press
• right to assemble & petition
• right to keep & bear arms

According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to..

• appoint judges
• impeach the Governor
• declare a law unconstitutional
• confirm appointments to the supreme court

What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles?

• checks & balances
• separation of powers
• federalism
• democracy