8th Grade SS8CG1 (Georgia Constitution)
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8th Grade
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Shanika Henley
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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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