CG1 - Foundations of GA Gov (18-19)

Question 1

The General Assembly may pass a bill, but the Governor may veto it. This is an example of...?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

Question 2

Georgia’s most recent state constitution was adopted in __________.

Accepted Answer

1983

Question 3

Is Freedom of Speech a right or responsibility?

Accepted Answer

RIGHT

Question 4

What article establishes the structure of and powers given to the General Assembly?

Accepted Answer

Article III: Legislative Branch

Question 5

The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.

Accepted Answer

Executive

Question 6

Is Respecting the Rights of Others a right or responsibility?

Accepted Answer

RESPONSIBILITY

Question 7

Which article establishes the state court system?

Accepted Answer

Article VI: Judicial Branch

Question 8

Who is the head of the Executive branch in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Governor

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights of the GA Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Explains the rights of the people of GA

Question 10

What is "separation of powers"?

Accepted Answer

The powers of government are balanced between each branch

Question 11

The branch of government responsible for interpreting the law is the __________ branch

Accepted Answer

Judicial

Question 12

What is the lawmaking branch of government in Georgia called?

Accepted Answer

General Assembly

Question 13

Why do we have separation of powers in our government?

Accepted Answer

So that any one branch can check the other branches

Question 14

Which article sets up the public education system through taxes and the Board of Education?

Accepted Answer

Article VIII: Education

Question 15

Which article establishes offices and powers of the Governor and Lt. Governor?

Accepted Answer

Article V: Executive Branch

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