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Government/ Civic Understandings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many articles are in Georgia's state constitution | 11 |
| The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to | each of the three branches of the governments |
| According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to | declare a law unconstitutional |
| what is the process by which a person from another country can become an American citizen | naturalization |
| what financial responsibility does a citizen have toward the government | paying taxes |
| how old must a person be to vote in Georgia today | 18 |
| which requirement is not necessary to vote in Georgia | A member of of a political party |
| how long is the term of a member of the Georgia general assembly | 2 years |
| what are the two parts of Georgia legislative branch | senate and house of representatives |
| which is an example of a permanent legislative committee | joint |
| 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 | legislative |
| According to Georgia's constitution, how many consecutive years can a lieutenant governor serve in that capacity | 4 years |
| which of Georgia's government is the largest | executive branch |
| which office maintains the state's official records and supervises elections | secretary of state |
| which branch of Georgia state government has its main responsibility the writing of state laws | executive branch |
| which right is not given to united states citizens in the U.S. constitution | freedom of the press |
| Georgia constitution has articles that deal with all of the following except | federal government |
| the first article of Georgia's constitution deals with | a bill of right |
| why are third parties important | they give more people a way to express their ideas |