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PALS Government
PALS State Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| different branches of government have different duties and responsibilities | separation of powers |
| each branch of government has ways to keep other branches from becoming too powerful | checks and balances |
| age 18 | requirement to vote in Georgia |
| gave 18-year-olds the right to vote in Georgia | Ellis Arnall |
| citizen of the United States | requirement to vote in Georgia |
| legal resident of Georgia and the county where he votes | requirement to vote in Georgia |
| paying taxes RIGHT or DUTY (RESPONSIBILITY) ? | Duty or responsibility |
| free speech RIGHT or DUTY (RESPONSIBILITY) ? | Right |
| freedom of religion RIGHT or DUTY (RESPONSIBILITY) ? | Right |
| voting RIGHT or DUTY (RESPONSIBILITY ) ? | Duty or responsibility AND a right |
| serving on a jury RIGHT or DUTY (RESPONSIBILITY) ? | Duty or responsibility |
| document that creates the government for a nation or state and describes voting rights, limits of power, and rights of citizens | constitution |
| U.S.A.'s first constitution | Articles of Confederation |
| U.S.A.'s present constitution (1778-2016) | U.S. Constitution |
| basic structure of the Georgia state constitution | preamble and 11 articles |