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question 1 (1 point)

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which is not an example of checks and balances between the branches of government?
question 1 options:

the governor vetoes a law passed by the legislative branch.

the legislative branch votes to impeach a governor for illegal actions.

the judicial branch decides that a law is unconstitutional and should be changed.

the lieutenant governor assumes the office of governor after the governor becomes to ill to work.
question 2 (1 point)

georgia's constitution establishes three branches of government and it describes what each branch has the authority and responsibility to do. this structure is best described by which term?

question 2 options:

checks and balances

judicial review

separation of powers

executive branch
question 3 (1 point)

the list below describes qualifications that must be met for what activity in georgia?

u. s. citizen
18 years of age
legal resident of georgia
cannot be a convicted felon or declared mentally incompetent

question 3 options:

opening a business in georgia

running for political office

volunteering in an election campaign

voting in georgia elections
question 4 (1 point)

what purpose do both the georgia and the united states constitutions serve?
question 4 options:

they explain the rights of citizens and the limitations of the government.

they detail every single law for each government.

they are not similar since one is at the state level and the other is at the national level.

they allow the "divine right" rule of kinds and queens to be above the law.
question 5 (1 point)

the state's motto "wisdom, justice, and moderation" are principles that most likely represent
question 5 options:

the government, the military, and the civilians

the responsibilities of georgia's citizens

the main idea of the state constitution

the three branches of government
question 6 (1 point)

how does georgia's constitution provide a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government?
question 6 options:

through judicial review

through executive orders

through legislative oversight

through separation of powers
question 7 (1 point)

which of the following statements describes the relationship between georgia's three branches of government?
question 7 options:

the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch all share power with one another to keep the power of government limited.

the executive branch has the ultimate power to overrule decisions by legislative and judicial branches.

the legislative branch cannot use its authority unless both the executive and the judicial branches agree with the laws that are written.

the judicial branch cannot check the actions of the legislative or executive branches.
question 8 (1 point)

what is the focus of article 1 of the georgia constitution?
question 8 options:

the bill of rights

voting and elections

the executive branch

the legislative branch
question 9 (1 point)

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match each term to the correct definition.
question 9 options:

the opening statements of the georgia and the u. s. constitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the documents.

changes made to the georgia and/or u. s. constitutions.

the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for georgia's citizens and government.

a list of rights and freedoms found in both the georgia and the united states constitutions

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amendments
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bill of rights
3.

georgia state constitution
4.

preamble
question 10 (1 point)

match each term to the correct definition.
question 10 options:

a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power.

the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government.

duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting.

government protected rights found in the u. s. bill of rights and the georgia bill of rights.

required criteria a person must have in order to vote; these include being 18 years of age and being a citizen of the united states.

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checks and balances
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separation of powers
3.

responsibilities of citizens
4.

rights of citizens
5.

voting qualifications