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Members of the Georgia General Assembly are...
elected by secret ballot
nominated by committees
appointed by the governor
chosen in town hall meetings
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The two houses of the Georgia General Assembly are...
House of Representatives and Senate
House 1 and House 2
House of Lords and House of Commons
House of Burgesses and Senate
3
The preamble to Georgia's Constitution ...
lists the requirements for holding office.
outlines how the government will operate
contains a bill of rights for Georgia's citizens
explains the reasons for having a constitution
4
Which is an example of a "check" performed by the judicial branch on the legislative branch?
General Assembly can vote to confirm appointments
governor can veto legislation
Georgia Supreme Court can rule legislation unconstitutional
citizens elect members of the Supreme Court
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Voting, paying taxes, jury duty and volunteering are all examples of
rights of a Georgia citizen
checks and balances
responsibilities of a Georgia citizen
constitutional amendments
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The concept of checks and balances means that each branch of government...
has its own powers and responsbilities
has the ability to correct the other branches in case of an error
is clearing described in articles of the constitution
is set up so that in case of a constitutional crisis
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All of the following are requirements to vote in the state of Georgia EXCEPT
you must have voter training
you must be 18 years old
you must be a legal resident of GA
you must be a citizen
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The ____ states the six purposes of government.
Compact
Constitution
Preamble
Articles
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What is the governor's check on the General Assembly?
judicial review
approval of appointments by Governor
can declare law unconstitutional
veto
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What is the General Assembly's check on the Governor?
Override the veto with 2/3 vote of General Assembly
Override the veto with 3/4 vote of the General Assembly
It does not have a check on his/her power
all the above
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Which of these are the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?
"So help me God"
"Liberty and Justice for all"
"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"
"Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation"
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The introduction to the Georgia Constitution is called the
preamble
articles
amendments
conclusion
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Who is responsible for taking the first step in preparing Georgia's budget?
Director of the Budget
citizens
governor
Appropriations committee
14
Most of the actual work done in the General Assembly occurs...
within House districts
in committee
in the community
during the General Session
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what is the first step to lawmaking?
to turn an idea in a bill
making a draft
bill
proposal
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Freedom of speech, bearing arms (guns), and freedom of assemble are all examples of...
rights
torts
legislation
responsibilities
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The members of GA General Assembly can override the Governor’s veto by?
Simple Majority
Two-Thirds vote by House and Senate
Have no power to override
Unanimous vote
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Separation of powers means
Senators and Representatives never work at the same time
local, state, and national levels work together
branches have separate powers that they can be checked/balanced
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is also the President of the Senate
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A formal plan of government.
Treaty
Constitution
Repubic
Amendment
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The government collects taxes in order to
Pay for services such as roads, education, and protection of its citizens
Provide healthcare to all citizens
Punish citizens who have earned too much money
Pay for college education for all citizens
