Government Test (Study Guide)

Checks and Balances refer to the 3 branches of government "Checking on each other". Which 3 examples show checks and balances

• The governor vetoes a law passed by the legislative branch.

• The lieutenant governor assumes the office of governor after the governor becomes to ill to work.

• The judicial branch decides that a law is unconstitutional and should be changed.

• The legislative branch votes to impeach a governor for illegal actions.

Which vocab is described. "Georgia's constitution establishes three branches of government and it describes what each branch has the authority and responsibility to do. This structure is best described by which term?"

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Rights and Responsibilities

• Law Process

What statement shows the purpose/similarities between the U.S Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

• They share the same framework, including a Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, and Amendments.

• They provide every single law of both state and country.

• Both have equal power and show that state and federal have equal political power.

• The US Constitution was created to veto the Georgia Constitution.

The 3 principles of the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation, and Courage", represent what in the government?

• Branches of the Government

• Branches in the Military

• Responsibilities as a U.S Citizen

• Voting Qualifications

Which of the following is not a responsibility of a U.S/Georgia Citizen?

• Voting

• Volunteering

• Paying Taxes

• Serving on a Jury

• Share opinion of political stance.

Match the following

• Bill of Rights

• the opening statements of the Georgia and the U.S. Constitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the documents.

• Preamble

• the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia's citizens and government.

• Amendments

• a list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and the United States Constitutions

• Georgia Constitution

• changes made to the Georgia and/or U.S. Constitutions.

Qualifications to vote in the state of Georgia.

• 18 Years old

• U.S Citizen

• Resident/living in Georgia

• Have a felony and serving time in Jail.

Reorder the following: Put the "Law Process" in the correct order of steps of a bill becoming a law in Georgia based upon the Bill below.

The Name and Number of Bill: H.R 7256

• Senate reviews and votes on Bill.

• General Assembly introduces bill or idea of bill. Committee System Reviews the Bill

• Governor signs bill to become an official law.

• House of Rep. reviews and votes on Bill.

Committee System Definition?

• A method for random selection of leaders.
• A system where decisions are made by a single individual.
• A process that eliminates the need for any group discussions.
• Small group within Leg. to make decisions review the bill before getting voted on.

Which 4 examples are Tax Revenues and Non Tax Revenues that help fund government spending?

• General Sales Tax

• Individual Income Tax

• Excise Tax

• State Lottery

• Credit Card interest