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s.s. citizens role
social syudies citizens role
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many articles are in the Georgia constitution? | 11 |
| What is the subject of the first article in the Georgia constitution? | bill of rights |
| What is the purpose of the preamble to Georgia’s constitution? | to know why they wrote the constitution |
| What in GA’s constitution allows the governor to “so no” to a law that the legislature wants to pass? | veto |
| What purpose do constitutions serve? | Constitutions identify how the government operates as well as describe the basic rights of citizens. |
| What principle requires national and state governments to share responsibility? | Federalism |
| What principle keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful? | Separation of Powers |
| What principle addresses the source of government power or authority? | Sovereignty |
| With whom does the power of the United States government rest? | The people (citizens) |
| Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from establishing a national religion? | the first amendment |
| What is an example of a way the governor can “check” the power of the legislature? | Veto |
| In what way can the legislative branch “check” the governor? | Approve or reject treaties; controls the budget; impeach & remove from office; override the veto |
| What is a responsibility that comes with the right to bear arms? | Following gun laws or keeping guns secure |
| At what age may a citizen vote in Georgia? | 18 |
| What is an organized group of people that have common ideas & try to get their members elected? | Political Party |
| Wisdom, Justice, Moderation? | The principals in the Pledge of Allengiance to the GA state flag |
| What two groups of people cannot vote? | Those who are serving prison terms for felonies and those judged as mentally incompetent |
| What are three responsibilities of citizenship? | Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting, serving on juries |
| How many days before an election must a citizen register in order to vote? | 30 days |
| In what month are general elections held in Georgia? | November |
| What are the two main political parties in Georgia? | Democrat and Republican |
| What is the main purpose of a primary election? | To choose candidates for public office |
| What are the three most common types of elections? | General, primary, special |
| What term describes “the process by which a person voluntarily becomes a citizen?” | Naturalization |
| What term refers to the “direct vote by the people on an issue?” | Referendum |
| What term is used to describe “an introductory statement?” | Preamble |
| What is the name given to “a serious crime such as burglary or murder?” | Felony |
| What is a “person who influences lawmakers to vote for legislation that favors certain interest groups” called? | Lobbyist |
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