unit 5

Question 1

lists of rights and freedoms found in both Georgia and the hnited state’s constitutions

Answer 1

bill of rights

Question 2

29 paragraphs of individual citizen rights for the people of Georgia

Answer 2

GA bill of rights

Question 3

elected executive of the state; serves a four year term

Answer 3

governor

Question 4

constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government

Answer 4

seperation of powers

Question 5

makes laws

Answer 5

U.S Legislative Branch

Question 6

Changes made to the Georgia and:or U.S. Constitutions

Answer 6

Amendments

Question 7

the 1st constitution of the united states, it created a weak national government. (weaknesses= no executive branch, no judicial branch, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, etc.)

Answer 7

articles of confederation

Question 8

something the supreme court can declare in order to check legislative or judical branch.

Answer 8

unconstitutional

Question 9

applies to the just and fair decisions made by the judicial branch. MOTTO

Answer 9

Justice

Question 10

Political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power

Answer 10

checks and balances

Question 11

the GA Legislative Branch. Made up of the State House of Representatives and the State Senate

Answer 11

General Assembly

Question 12

comprise the bulk of the consitution and includes paragraphs that outline the rights, rules, regulation, and procedures for both citizens and thestates government.

Answer 12

articles

Question 13

opening statements of the georgia and the U.S. Consitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the document

Answer 13

Preamble

Question 14

Some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting and volunteering

Answer 14

responsibilities of citizens

Question 15

head of government
enforces laws

Answer 15

U.S. executive branch

Question 16

Document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for georgias citizens and government

Answer 16

GA State Constitution

Question 17

Process by which the legislative branch can remove the president or governor from office.

Answer 17

impeach

Question 18

A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that produced a new constitution

Answer 18

constitutional convention

Question 19

the job of the executive branch does what?

Answer 19

enforce laws

Question 20

Which section of the georgia constitution guarantees the rights to life, liberty, and property

Answer 20

bill of rights

Question 21

how does the state government determine how they will spend the tax money that is paid to them each year?

Answer 21

the governor makes a budget and the general assembly approves it

Question 22

before a bill can take the next step towards becoming a law, a ___________ of members in the General assembly must approve the exact same version of the bill.

Answer 22

majority

Question 23

it takes a __________ majority of members in each house to override a governors veto.

Answer 23

two-thirds of

Question 24

the legislative branch in georgia is referred to ________.

Answer 24

the general assembly

Question 25

determines constitutionality of laws

Answer 25

supreme court

Question 26

most judges in georgia are elected but some are appointed

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

what court in georgia reviews lower court decisions and has a final say on interpretation of the law?

Answer 27

georgia supreme court

Question 28

the job of the legislative branch is georgia is?

Answer 28

make/create laws

Question 29

georgias government is set up so that each branch can check the power of the other, to ensure one does not become too powerful. this is called _______.

Answer 29

checks and balances

Question 30

how often are georgia members elected to georgias general assembly?

Answer 30

2 years

Question 31

georgias judicial branch serves the dual purpose of:

Answer 31

interpreting laws and administering justice

Question 32

which department sets the standards of curriculum and instruction for state schools?

Answer 32

department of education

Question 33

criminal violation or crime in which the punishment is less than a year in jail.

Answer 33

misdemeanor

Question 34

serious criminal violations that result in more than one year in jail

Answer 34

felonies

Question 35

how old you have to be to be a georgis lieutenant governor?

Answer 35

30

Question 36

the job of georgia supreme court is:

Answer 36

interpret laws passed

Question 37

what are the four words in the georgia state pledge?

Answer 37

wisdom, justice, moderation, and courage

Question 38

which term applies to the executive branch of georgias government?

Answer 38

governor

Question 39

contains a preamble articles that define the power and functions of each branch the rights of GA citizens a process to amend the government of GA what is this above?

Answer 39

the basic structure of GA’s constitution

Question 40

Cases that involve people breaking the law are always considered what type of cases?

Answer 40

criminal cases

Question 41

obeying laws, voting, paying taxes, and serving on jury are all considered __________ according to the Ga constitution

Answer 41

responsibilities of citizenship

Question 42

Legislators from the state legislature (General Assembly) pass laws. The governor of Georgia from the Executive Branch enforces these laws. The judicial branch ensures justice for Georgia’s citizens. These examples describe the concept of what?

Answer 42

Seperations of powers

Question 43

Sean, Allison, and Dante all want to vote. Sean is a native Georgian who is 17 years old. Allison has only lived in Georgia for two years and is 18. Dante is 25 years old and is a citizen of France visiting relatives in Georgia. Of these, which one can vote?

Answer 43

Allison

Question 44

The power of one branch of government to “check” the power of another branch. To block something another branch does to keep one branch from becoming too powerful.

Answer 44

Checks and balances

Question 45

What are the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

Answer 45

wisdom, justice, and moderation

Question 46

What are the qualifications of being a member of the General Assembly?

Answer 46

US citizen, resident of GA for at least 2 years, and a resident of the district running for at least one year.

Question 47

The main purpose of the legislative committee system is to do what?

Answer 47

review and discuss bills

Question 48

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

Answer 48

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

Question 49

List the duties of the members of the General Assembly

Answer 49

Their duties include serving on a standing committee, passing legislation (laws), and approving state budgets.

Question 50

1. The governor may sign or veto the bill. 2. A bill is proposed. 3. Legislators vote on passage in both houses. 4. A bill in assigned to a committee. list them in order

Answer 50

2,4,3,1

Question 51

What are the qualifications to run for governor of Georgia?

Answer 51

30 years old, citizen of US for at least 15 years and a resident of GA for at least 6 years

Question 52

. Describe the terms of the governor and lieutenant governor and how they are elected?

Answer 52

Elected by popular vote to four year term

Question 53

List of agenices that we have covered in class

Answer 53

Department of: education, natural resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and Human Resources/Services.

Question 54

Describe the Supreme Court

Answer 54

Interprets laws and deems them unconstitutional, reviews all death penalty cases, seven justices elected to six year terms, and ensures justice for Ga’s citizens.

Question 55

Arrest, booking, course appearance, preliminary “probably cause” evidence hearing, grand jury indictment, arraignment (plea guilty or not guilty), trial if a not guilty plea, jury selection, opening statements, evidence presented, closing statements and arguments, jury deliberation, verdict (guilty or not guilty), and possibly appeal. what are these?

Answer 55

steps of adult justice system beginning woth arrest

Question 56

difference between criminal and civil laws

Answer 56

For criminal cases a crime has been committed (armed robbery, kidnapping, murder). For civil cases, these are between civilians/citizens (divorces, personal injury, contracts, wills, and custody).

Question 57

Who has the power in Georgia’s state government to declare a law unconstitutional?

Answer 57

GA Supreme Court

Question 58

. Every year, in order to provide services and programs to Georgia’s citizens, the Governor and General Assembly must work together to do what with the state budget?

Answer 58

Create a balanced budget

Question 59

Taxes we covered and define them:

Answer 59

Income tax – a percentage of money deducted from a worker’s wages, sales tax – a percentage of money added to the price of a good or service, Property tax – an amount of money assessing the value of one’s property.

Question 60

List the parts of the Georgia Constitution?

Answer 60

Preamble, Bill of rights, articles, and amendments

Question 61

what does bicameral mean

Answer 61

2 houses

Question 62

When it becomes necessary, by what process is the U.S. or Georgia State Constitution changed?

Answer 62

Amendment

Question 63

Is this an example of a “check” performed by the executive branch on the legislative branch? The governor can veto laws passed by the General Assembly.

Answer 63

true

Question 64

The Georgia Supreme Court introduces bills into the General Assembly. True OR False

Answer 64

false

Question 65

What state position is considered to be the “vice” governor?

Answer 65

Lieutenant Governor

Question 66

In order to be governor of Georgia, a person must be at least how old?

Answer 66

18

Question 67

The highest court in Georgia’s Judicial branch is called the ________?

Answer 67

Supreme court

Question 68

. A member of the Georgia General Assembly serves a term of how many years?

Answer 68

2

Question 69

Sarah writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, expressing her opinion on a proposed legislation (bill). Based on the rights guaranteed by the Georgia constitution, Sarah is exercising her freedom of ____________.

Answer 69

speech and press

Question 70

What branch of the state government is the law-making body of the state government?

Answer 70

Legislative Branch

Question 71

In Georgia, judges are either appointed or elected by non-partisan popular vote. True OR False

Answer 71

true

Question 72

Civil law involves disputes between citizens where no laws have been broken. A. True B. False

Answer 72

True

Question 73

A system that was built into the Constitution so that no single branch of government could become too powerful

Answer 73

Checks and balances

Question 74

What is a legal document that consists of a preamble, articles, and amendments

Answer 74

US and GA constitution

Question 75

The idea that each branch of government is distinct and has unique powers that other branches may not interfere with.

Answer 75

seperation of powers

Question 76

Which branch carries out laws (enforces) and includes the President and Governor?

Answer 76

executive branch

Question 77

Which branch creates laws and includes Congress and the General Assembly

Answer 77

legislative branch

Question 78

Which branch interprets whether or not laws are constitutional and includes the Supreme and State Courts.

Answer 78

Judicial branch

Question 79

first plan of government for the United States – 1777-1789 – had a lot of weaknesses – no executive branch, no judicial branch, could not levy taxes, no common national currency, overall weak central government, unicameral, just one branch

Answer 79

articles of confederation

Question 80

replaced the Articles of Confederation; written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PN; contained many compromises such as the Great Compromise that set up a bicameral Congress and the 3/5 Compromise which made slaves count as 3/5 of a person in state’s populations; 3 branches that separated power; included checks and balances; later included the Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) so all states would ratify

Answer 80

U.S. Constitution

Question 81

very similar to the US Constitution with a Preamble, Articles, Bill of Rights, and Amendments

Answer 81

GA Constitution

Question 82

serve 4-year terms

Answer 82

president vice president

Question 83

serve 4-year terms; must be 30 years old; US citizen for 15 years; GA resident for 6 years

Answer 83

governor and lieutenant governor

Question 84

▪ Agencies and Cabinet are also included in the executive which makes it the largest branch in Georgia’s government.

Question 85

US House of Representatives and US Senate

Answer 85

US Congress

Question 86

Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate

Answer 86

Georgia General Assembly

Question 87

based on population – 2 year terms at state and national levels

Answer 87

House Of Representatives

Question 88

same for each state at national level – 2 for 100 total

Answer 88

Senate

Question 89

US Supreme Court – highest court in the land; GA Supreme Court – highest court in Georgia

Answer 89

Supreme Court

Question 90

Trial courts determine if someone did something wrong or not – can be civil (a person claims that another person did something wrong to them like the People’s Court) or criminal (when a person claims a crime has been committed against them - Did someone break the law and get reported by another citizen or by an agent of the court like the police?) Appellate Courts determine whether or not a lower court’s decision was correct.

Answer 90

Trial Courts and Appellate courts

Question 91

Executive says NO to a law after it passes both houses of legislature

Answer 91

veto

Question 92

Legislative accuses an official of wrongdoing. This is followed by a trial which can in theory remove the person from office if they are found guilty.

Answer 92

Impeachment

Question 93

Judicial can get rid of laws if they do not agree with the Constitution.

Answer 93

Finding a law unconstitutional

Question 94

How government is funded – Taxes are collected at all levels of government in the US.

Answer 94

taxes