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The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to...

• the nation's citizens

• State and Municipal government

• power of the federal government vs. power of state governments

• each of the three branches of government.

Both the United States Constitution and Georgia's Constitution provide for a system of checks and balances. Why did the authors of both constitutions include this system?

• To encourage cooperation between political parties

• To guarantee that all citizens have equal rights

• To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

• To ensure that large states do not have more power than small states.

When was Georgia's FIRST constitution written?

• 1839

• 1777

• 1983

• 1678

What are the 2 major parties in the US?

• Progressive and Reform

• Green and Libertarian

• Republican and Democratic

• Constitution and Independent

The part of the Georgia Constitution that states the purpose of the Constitution.

• Article IV

• Preamble

• Article IX

• Article II

Margarita wants to know more about voting in the state of Georgia. Which part of the Constitution should Margarita look at?

• Article X

• Article II

• Article III

• Article V

What are two ways the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?

• They both are the same age and length.

• They both have preambles and a bill of rights.

• They both focus on city and county government

• They both have been ratified and amended the same number of times

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the United States government?

• To divide responsibilities among different branches

• To ensure equal power among states

• To allow citizens to vote on laws

• To create a federal system

Which document outlines the system of checks and balances in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

In which year was the current Georgia Constitution ratified?

• 1777

• 1945

• 1983

• 2001