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Unit 10 Quiz 1 4/17/2020

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10 questions

Note from the author:

State Government & Constitution; Legislative Branch

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Question 1

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When the governor vetoes a bill that Georgia's congress has passed, what is this an example of?

the application of equal voting rights

the system of checks and balances

the use of taxation without representation

the idea of return on investment

Question 2

2.

The state government is organized so each branch has its own powers and responsibilities. What is this called?

Limited government

Division of labor

Checks and balances

Separation of powers

Question 3

3.

Directions: Use the excerpt below when answering the question that follows.

"…we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution."
--Preambe, GA State Constitution

Who does “we” refer to in the Preamble to the Georgia State Consititution?

Property owners

All men

All Georgians

Politicians

Question 4

4.

Georgia's General Assembly is what branch of government?

judicial

least important

legislative

executive

Question 5

5.

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between Georgia's three branches of government?

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

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

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

The judicial branch cannot check the actions of the legialtive or exectutive branches.

Question 6

6.

Which of the following is the best answer to why taxes are important to Georgia's government?

They are the only way Georgia contributes to federal programs.

They fund the work of lobbyists involved in legislation.

They provide the government a way in which to track citizens' loyalty.

They are the primary way the government raises money to operate.

Question 7

7.

Which of the follwoign is a requirement in the Georgia budget process?

The governemtn must reduce takes each year.

The governor must approve the final budget.

The government must operate under a balanced budget.

The legislature must introduce all budget proposals.

Question 8

8.

Which of the following is an example of a General Assembly committee task?

to meet with voters prior to an election

to introduce a bill to the Senate

to help the majority leader make assignments

to research the costs of a proposed bill

Question 9

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What is the focus of Article 1 of the Georgia Constitution?

the legislative branch

the executive branch

the Bill of Rights

voting and elections

Question 10

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The state pledge of allegiance mentions the three principles of wisdom, justice, and moderation. What do these principles MOST LIKELY represent?

the government, the military, and the civilians

the branches of government

the responsibilities of Georgia's citizens

the main ideas of the State Constitution