Unit 8 Foundations in GA Govt. Milestone Review

According to the preambles of the United States and GA constitutions, government originates with ____________.

• committees

• elected officials

• military

• The People

Which of the following is NOT an article in the GA Constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal government

• Voting and Elections

What does the first article of the Georgia Constitution state?

• A Bill of Rights

• Voting and election rules

• How county and city governments are structured.

• Ways to amend the Constitution.

What is the purpose of the GA Constitution?

• To clarify the meaning of vague laws.

• To protect and benefit all the people of GA.

• To make laws, enforce laws, and collect revenue for GA.

• To administer the rights assigned by the US Constitution.

Why does our government have a separation of powers?

• To streamline government.

• To make government run more smoothly.

• IT makes a distinction of jobs among the branches of government.

• IT keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

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

• appoint state judges.

• impeach the governor.

• declare a law unconstitutional.

• confirm appointments to the judicial branch.

According to the system of checks and balances, the executive branch checks the legislative branch ____________.

• by interpreting laws.

• through impeachment

• through the use of the veto.

• by proposing constitutional changes.

Which requirement is NOT necessary to vote in GA?

• a citizen must be 18 years or older by the election.

• You must be a registered member of a political party.

• You must be a resident of GA and the county you want to vote in.

• You must be a US citizen.

According to the state flag and pledge, which is matched incorrectly?

• Wisdom - Legislative Branch

• Justice - Judicial Branch

• Moderation - Legislative Branch

• Courage - Executive Branch

According to the system of checks and balances, the legislative branch CANNOT check the executive branch by ______________.

• overriding a veto.

• appointing justicies.

• using impeachment.

• confirming appointments.