ninth test

Question 1

why do people join political parties

Answer 1

to have laws changed/added so they get things that align with their beliefs

Question 2

What is the purpose of the committee system in Georgia’s legislative branch?

Answer 2

Discuss and review bills

Question 3

whats the executive branch do

Answer 3

enforce laws (the president)

Question 4

how many counties does ga have

Answer 4

159

Question 5

when are general elections held

Answer 5

the tuesday after the first monday in november of even numbered years

Question 6

what can the legislative do to the judicial

Answer 6

impeach

Question 7

how are the judges in ga elected

Answer 7

citizens vote

Question 8

what are the differences of the state and federal legislative branch

Answer 8

federal senator has 6yr term and ga senate has 2yr terms

Question 9

how do citizens get to voice their requests to the gov

Answer 9

voting

Question 10

what does justice represent in the ga pledge of allegiance

Answer 10

fairness/ equality in the upholding of laws in the judical branch

Question 11

what can people outside of the US do to become a citizen

Answer 11

naturalization

Question 12

what are the similarities of the state and federal executive branch

Answer 12

both governors/constitutional officers have 4 year terms and you can serve 2 terms max

Question 13

why is the ga constitution longer

Answer 13

it goes more into detail and has topics not included in the US constitution like taxes, schools, and local government

Question 14

When the State Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, they have participated in __________ and _________

Answer 14

Judicial Review and Checks and Balances

Question 15

why does the US constitution have 3 gov branches

Answer 15

to prevent the national gov from gaining too much power

Question 16

what types of issues do political parties usually form around

Answer 16

education, taxes, government power, economy

Question 17

what are state rights (give examples)

Answer 17

rights states have independent of the federal gov; taxes, issuing licenses, building roads, choosing school criteria

Question 18

what do ordinances include

Answer 18

taxes, land use, traffic laws, and other community matters

Question 19

whats the judicial branch do

Answer 19

interpret laws (supreme court)

Question 20

what are the requirements to vote in the united states (and ga)

Answer 20

register to vote, have form of ID, at least 18 years old, vote in county you live in

Question 21

what are primary elections; when are they held

Answer 21

statewide elections held by a political party to choose its candidates for the general election; july and august

Question 22

what does courage represent in the ga pledge of allegiance

Answer 22

symbolizes bravery/ strength to honor US soldiers

Question 23

who makes up the federal judicial branch

Answer 23

judges picked by president

Question 24

what is a jurisdiction

Answer 24

area of legal control or authority

Question 25

If a governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a state law?

Answer 25

The bill goes back to the General Assembly and must receive a 2/3 majority vote in both houses

Question 26

what rights are guaranteed by the bill of rights

Answer 26

speech, religion, trial, guns

Question 27

what can the judicial do to the executive

Answer 27

declare actions unconstitutional

Question 28

who are 'full time' political participants

Answer 28

people running for office, political party leaders, lobbyists

Question 29

what two systems were created as a result of the states not wanting to give up power in the constitution

Answer 29

separation of powers and federalism

Question 30

how are the judges of the federal government elected

Answer 30

appointed by president

Question 31

what is ga's executive branch

Answer 31

governor

Question 32

who makes up the federal legislative branch

Answer 32

congress, HOR, senate

Question 33

what are the similarities of the state and federal legislative branch

Answer 33

both make laws, are bicameral, hor serves 2yr terms

Question 34

what can the executive do to the legislative

Answer 34

veto laws

Question 35

what is federalism

Answer 35

a system where the national government is supreme but the states have certain powers

Question 36

what is ga's legislative branch

Answer 36

general assembly

Question 37

what does moderation represent in the ga pledge of allegiance

Answer 37

emphasizes self-restraint and measured action in the executive branch

Question 38

what is politics

Answer 38

the process by which people determine governmental policies and choose the officials who'll carry them out

Question 39

who makes up the federal executive branch

Answer 39

president, vice president, cabinet (advisors of the president)

Question 40

why did the framers of the constitution have trouble when trying to create a stronger national government

Answer 40

the states would have to get some of their powers taken away

Question 41

how is ga's constitution similar to the US constitution

Answer 41

they both have 3 branches (separation of powers) and checks and balances

Question 42

what happens if the federal, state, and local governments have different laws about the same issue

Answer 42

the gov with less power will have invalid laws (wont count)

Question 43

The MAIN purpose of the Georgia State Constitution is to

Answer 43

give a framework for the laws and government of Georgia.

Question 44

what are the three types of local government

Answer 44

county, city, special purpose

Question 45

example of federal gov

Answer 45

US government

Question 46

what are the differences of the state and federal executive branch

Answer 46

president (federal) selects the cabinet/ judges. the governor (state) cant select their inferiors. instead they get elected

Question 47

what are the differences of the state and federal judicial branch

Answer 47

ga judges arent lifetime appointments

Question 48

whats it mean that the US government is limited by its laws

Answer 48

they have to follow all the laws in the constitution

Question 49

where does lincoln say that the power of the government comes from; how was this different from most answers

Answer 49

the people; most other rules said power came from God

Question 50

what was the main problem in the articles of confederation

Answer 50

weak national government

Question 51

what are the similarities of the state and federal judicial branch

Answer 51

both have 9 judges, both have appellate courts (they hear cases that have already been to trial)

Question 52

what can the judicial do to the legislative

Answer 52

declare laws unconstitutional

Question 53

where in the constitution do states get the right to make their own laws

Answer 53

10th amendment

Question 54

how many state constitutions has georgia had

Answer 54

10

Question 55

what is naturalization

Answer 55

process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen of a country

Question 56

when was the US constitution ratified

Answer 56

1788

Question 57

when was the most recent ga constitution ratified

Answer 57

1983

Question 58

How are most judges in Georgia selected?

Answer 58

Through elections based on non partisan (non party) votes.

Question 59

The largest source of state revenue in GA is

Answer 59

income tax

Question 60

example of city governent

Answer 60

kennesaw/atl government

Question 61

what do local governments do

Answer 61

carry out state laws and create their own rules called ordinances

Question 62

Which document lists all of Georgia's citizens' rights and responsibilities, along with the structure of its Government?

Answer 62

ga constitution

Question 63

example of state gov

Answer 63

Georgia gov

Question 64

how many articles does the ga constitution have

Answer 64

11

Question 65

what does wisdom represent in the ga pledge of allegiance

Answer 65

application of knowledge and judgement in the legislative branch

Question 66

what is the bill of rights; whats it do

Answer 66

the first 10 amendments; protects the individual freedoms of US citizens

Question 67

example of county gov

Answer 67

cobb county

Question 68

what can the legislative branch do to the executive branch

Answer 68

impeach, override veto, approve appointments

Question 69

what are political partices

Answer 69

political organizations, mainly the democratic and republican parties, that compete to win elections to control the government + influence its policies

Question 70

how are the supreme court judges in ga elected

Answer 70

a non-partisan election

Question 71

what is ga's judicial branch

Answer 71

supreme court

Question 72

what are powers only the federal government has

Answer 72

create money, declare war, set up post offices, establishing citizenship rules, making treaties, maintaining army

Question 73

oppressive definition

Answer 73

takes away rights

Question 74

how many governments is georgia governed by; what are they

Answer 74

5; federal, state, county, city, special purpose

Question 75

what type of democracy does the US have? how is this different from a direct democracy?

Answer 75

representative; in direct democracy the people decide on policies with no representatives. in a representative democracy people vote for representatives who then enact policies

Question 76

whats different about the location of the bill of rights in the ga constitution than in the US

Answer 76

the ga constitution has the bill of rights at the end of the document. its in the beginning of article 1.

Question 77

how many articles does the US constitution have

Answer 77

7

Question 78

who makes up the state executive branch

Answer 78

governor/ lieutenant governor

Question 79

How long is the term of a member of the Georgia state supreme court?

Answer 79

6 years

Question 80

where do local governments get their power

Answer 80

states

Question 81

what can the executive do to the judicial

Answer 81

pick judges

Question 82

what is the introduction to the ga constitution

Answer 82

bill of rights

Question 83

what are the amendments

Answer 83

changes to the US constitution

Question 84

what are general elections

Answer 84

elections for national, state, and local offices

Question 85

example of special purpose govenments

Answer 85

MARTA, school boards, georgia ports authority)

Question 86

The best definition for the word "civic responsibility" is

Answer 86

duties of people within a nation or community.

Question 87

what does the legislative branch do

Answer 87

make laws (US congress)

Question 88

whats the 14th amendment

Answer 88

all children born is the US are automatically citizens

Question 89

where did lincoln say the power of the government comes from the poeple

Answer 89

gettysburg address

Question 90

why were special purpose governments created

Answer 90

to provide directly for the citizens needs by giving them specific services

Question 91

what branch of gov. do all state agencies report to

Answer 91

executive