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Government/ Civic Understandings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many articles are in Georgia's state constitution? | 11 |
| The first article of Georgia's constitution deals with | A bill of rights |
| What is it called when the Georgia constitution divides the responsibilities of government among three branches? | Separation of Powers |
| What ensures that no one branch becomes to powerful? | Checks and Balances |
| What financial responsibility does a citizen have toward the government? | Paying taxes |
| How old must a person be to vote in Georgia? | 18 |
| What is one requirement that is necessary to vote in Georgia? | A resident of Georgia and the county in which you are voting. |
| Organized groups of people who share common ideals and who seek to influence government policies and decisions by electing members of their party to government offices? | Political Parties |
| What are the two parts of Georgia's legislative branch? | Senate and House of Representatives |
| Which branch of Georgia state government has as its main responsibility the writing of state laws? | Legislative |
| What branch of Georgia's government sees that the state's laws are implemented? | Executive |
| Which branch of Georgia's government is the largest? | Executive branch |
| A grand jury in Georgia decides whether or not a | person accused of a crime should be charged and stand trail for that crime. |
| In order for a bill to become a law in Georgia, it must | Be introduced by a legislator and receive a majority vote in both houses. |
| How long is the term of a member of the Georgia General Assembly? | 2 years |
| What is the process by which a person from another country can become an American citizen? | Naturalization |
| According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to | Declare a law unconstitutional |
| Which right is NOT given to united states citizens in the us constitution? | The right to an education |
| What does the term separation of powers refer to? | Refers to the division of governmental powers between 3 distinct branches of the federal government |
| Why are third parties important? | They give more people a way to express their ideas |
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