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Gov 1, Foundations
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1
Can one vote if they are 18, have lived in the U. S. since age 2, but haven't become a citizen?
Yes
Maybe
No
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What's it called when a branch has the ability to control or prevent actions of another branch?
formal powers
Checks mix
separation of powers
Checks and balances
3
What are the divisions or sections the Constitution is divided into called?
Articles
Reference sections
Preamble
4
If President Jackson did not enforce a Supreme Court decison, what govt. idea is he violating?
Checks and balances
Bill of Goods
Informal powers
5
What are the three principles of GA, shown on our state seal and flag?
Hope, Honesty, Freedom
Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
This, That, and the Other
6
Why do we have separation of powers in our government?
Too prevent one branch from getting too much power
Provide more services
To settle disputes between officials
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Which two facts go together?
Governor--Judicial Branch
State senator- Legislative Branch
Judge-Executive Branch
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What branch of govt. enforces, or carries out, laws?
Legislative
Tree
Judicial
Executive
9
"Do ordain and establish this Constitution" -quote found where in the document?
Amendments
Article 2
Preamble
10
Which is a responsibility of a US/GA citizen that they MUST follow?
drive a car
serve in the Navy
obey the rules and laws, respect others rights
get married by age 30
11
When we make a change to the Constitution, what is this called?
Amendment
Declinement
Deferrment
Order of Powers
12
What can a city/municipality do?
Anything they want
Only what is in the charter
Nothing at all
Invade France
13
What is the opening statement of the Constitution called, that states the purpose?
Postlude
Bill of Rights
Preamble
14
What check did the Supreme Court use in Brown vs. Board of Education?
Constitutionality of laws
Granting a pardon
Override a veto
15
Local Govt.-which is an example of a special purpose district?
MARTA
BOTH
Gwinnett County Public Schools
16
If a President breaks the law, what can be done first to check their power?
Impeach them
Arrest them
Send them on vacation
17
Who oversees the jail and carries out warrants in county govt?
County commissioner
Governor
Sheriff
18
Dividing responsibilities up among multiple parts of government is called?
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Bill of Goods
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Which is a check and balance in GA govt?
State Board of Education closes a school
General Assembly charters a new city
Governor vetoes a bill from the General Assembly
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What is the list of rights and freedoms in the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Preamble
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