SS8CG1-1
Which evidence best challenges the claim that the preamble is the only important part of the Georgia Constitution?
A. The preamble is one paragraph long.
B. The Bill of Rights protects citizens, and the articles organize government powers.
C. The constitution was ratified in 1983.
D. Georgia has had several constitutions
B — The Bill of Rights protects citizens, and the articles organize government powers.
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What are the three basic rights of all citizens?
* Right to free speech * Right to worship freely * Right to a trial by jury
What is it called giving different branches of government different roles/powers?
A. Checks and balances
B. Separation of powers
C. Judicial review
D. Federalism
Separation of powers
How many articles follow the preamble in the current Georgia Constitution?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
D. 11
What was Georgia's first permanent constitution?
the Constitution of 1777
Each branch can check the powers of the other branches. This is called what?
Checks and Balances
What is the strongest reason Georgia should not allow the governor to make laws, enforce them, and decide whether they are constitutional?
A. Elections would become less frequent.
B. Too much power would be concentrated in one office, removing independent limits and review.
C. The General Assembly would need more members.
D. Courts would hear more local cases
B. Too much power would be concentrated in one office, removing independent limits and review.
If accused of breaking the law, what branch decides guilt of innocence AND interprets the laws?
A. Legislative branch
B. Executive branch
C. Judicial branch
D. Local branch
The Judicial Branch decides whether they are guilty or not guilty. The court also interprets the laws and settles civil disputes.
What do the Bill of Rights state?
States specific rights guaranteed by the constitution.
When was Georgia's current constitution adopted?
1983
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes the law
What are standards that keep institutions from harming people's freedoms?
A. Responsibilities
B. Rights
C. Amendments
D. Elections
Rights
The separation of powers is used to stop what from happening?
Makes sure that the government does not become too powerful.
What is the purpose of amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
A. To completely replace the Constitution with new laws.
B. To allow the president to make laws without Congress.
C. To make changes or additions to the Constitution that protect that protect rights and improve government.
D. To give state governments more power than the federal government.
C. To make changes or additions to the Constitution that protect that protect rights and improve government.
What did the Preamble do?
Stated the purpose of the constitution.
What does the Executive Branch do?
Enforces the law
Which choice correctly matches each branch with its main role?
A. Legislative enforces, executive interprets, judicial makes laws
B. Legislative interprets, executive makes, judicial enforces laws
C. Legislative makes, executive enforces, judicial interprets laws
D. Legislative appoints, executive votes on, judicial writes laws
Legislative makes, executive enforces, judicial interprets laws
What can the Executive Branch do to CHECK a law passed by the Legislative Branch?
Can be vetoed, or turned down.
What is the purpose of the preamble to the Georgia Constitution?
A. To list court procedures
B. To state the constitution’s purpose and reasons for existence
C. To explain voting qualifications
D. To describe taxation methods
B — It states the constitution’s purpose and reasons for existence.
Which branch describes the structure and powers of the General Assembly?
the Legislative Branch
What does the Judicial Branch Do?
Interprets the law
What are Georgia’s three branches of government?
A. Federal, state, and local
B. Legislative, executive, and judicial
C. Governor, mayor, and council
D. Senate, cabinet, and jury
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What did the government put on each branch?
A. Different leaders only
B. The same amount of power
C. Different powers and responsibilities
D. Different state flags
C. Different powers and responsibilities
Which article of the Georgia Constitution contains the state’s Bill of Rights?
A. Article I
B. Article III
C. Article VI
D. Article X
Article I.