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What were the strengths of the Georgia Constitution of 1777? Check all that apply.It outlined important individual rights.It created a powerful executive branch.It created an equal system of checks and balances.It set up a legislature made up of two houses.It established a representative government in Georgia.

A
It outlined important individual rights.
B
It created a powerful executive branch.
C
It created an equal system of checks and balances.
D
It set up a legislature made up of two houses.
E
It established a representative government in Georgia.
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What was one weakness of the Georgia Constitution of 1777?

A
It established a bicameral legislature.
B
It did not protect any basic rights or liberties.
C
It failed to set up new counties or borders.
D
It limited the authority of the executive branch.
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What were similarities between the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation? Check all that apply.Both contributed to a weak central government.Both gave too much power to a legislative branch.Both had many strengths and few weaknesses.Both established a judicial branch to interpret the laws.Both helped set up governments that were not balanced.

A
Both contributed to a weak central government.
B
Both gave too much power to a legislative branch.
C
Both had many strengths and few weaknesses.
D
Both established a judicial branch to interpret the laws.
E
Both helped set up governments that were not balanced.
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Which characteristic of Georgia’s government in 1777 is described in this passage of the constitution?

A
a bicameral legislature
B
the right of citizens to assemble freely
C
three branches of government
D
a powerful executive branch
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Another strength described in this passage is that the state legislative branch

A
represents the interests of the people.
B
consists of two houses.
C
has to respect the rights of individuals.
D
is run by the governor.
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What weakness from the Georgia Constitution of 1777 is described in this passage?

A
The governor was elected by the legislature, not by the people.
B
The legislature selected the members of the courts.
C
The legislative branch was appointed, not elected by the people.
D
The governor was in office for only a one-year term.
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Based on this passage, what major change did the Georgia Constitution of 1789 include?

A
It divided the state legislature from one house into two.
B
It established a legislative body made up of one large group.
C
It gave the judicial branch the power to interpret the law.
D
It created an executive branch to run the state government.

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