SS8CG1 Foundations of Government Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Review of Georgia Standard SS8CG1

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What part of the Georgia constitution identifies the fundamental purposes and principles for which the Georgia Constitution stands?

Preamble (first part)

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Article I of the GA constitution explains these that are guaranteed to GA citizens.

Bill of Rights , individual liberties protected from governmental intrusion

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How many articles are in the GA constitution?

Eleven

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How many constitutions has Georgia had?

Ten

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True or False-- The GA constitution can over-ride the U.S. constitution.

False- The federal government does allow for states to make laws good for states as long as it follows the U.S. constitution.

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The GA constitution calls for a balanced ___________ but the U.S. constitution does not.

Balanced budget

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This is the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia’s citizens and government.

Georgia state constitution

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To amend the constitution means to __________

change it

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The Georgia state constitution oulines in 3 separate articles the balance of power between ____________.

the 3 branches of state government

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Checks and balances are included in the constitution to ensure that not one branch of the government_________________

has more power, becomes more powerful

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The Governor's can veto a proposed bill but the General Assembly has the option to over-ride the veto. This is an example of _____

Checks and balances

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duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting.

Responsibilities of citizens

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government protected rights found in the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Georgia Bill of Rights.

Rights of Citizens

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To vote in GA, you must be a legal reside of the state and ____________ and ___________.

U.S. citizen and 18 or over

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Give the 3 words of the Georgia seal/motto

wisdom, justice, moderation

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