8th Grade SS8CG1 (Georgia Constitution)

8th Grade SS8CG1 (Georgia Constitution)

8th Grade

13 Qs

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8th Grade SS8CG1 (Georgia Constitution)

8th Grade SS8CG1 (Georgia Constitution)

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Shanika Henley

Used 63+ times

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of Article I of the Georgia constitution?

the Bill of Rights

voting and elections

the executive branch

legislative branch

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement BEST describes why the writers of Georgia's constitution added this paragraph: A// government, of right, originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

They wanted to show that governments derive their power from the wishes of the people.

The writers wanted to make clear that Georgia's government was to be all powerful.

The writers wanted people to provide society with a just and fair government.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between Georgia's three branches of government?

The executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch all share power with one another to keep the power of the government limited.

The executive branch has the ultimate power to overrule decisions by legislative and judicial branches.

The legislative branch cannot use its authority unless both the executive and the judicial branches agree with the laws that are written.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Article III of Georgia's constitution says, "All bills for raising revenue or appropriating money shall originate in the House of Representatives." What is this an example of?

separation of powers

executive orders

checks and balances

constiutional boards

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which part of Georgia's constitution would you most likely find the statement in the box below? Paragraph I. Life, liberty, and property. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.

Article VI: Judicial Branch

Article V : Executive

Bill of Rights

Preamble

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Georgia's constitution provide a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government?

through judicial reviews

through executive orders

through legislative oversight

through separation of Powers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would make a voter ineligible to vote in Georgia?

They have joined an independent party.

They have a physical disability

They are currently in prison.

More than 18 years old

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