What are amendments?
changes to the US or GA constitution
How are judges selected in Georgia?
non-partisan statewide elections
List 3 responsibilities of the citizen
paying taxes, voting, jury duty, registering for selective service
What are the qualifications needed to vote in the state of Georgia?
18, US citizen, resident of the county you're voting in, registered to vote
What is the job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
Which branch of government interprets the law?
judicial branch
What are 3 responsibilities of the legislative branch?
Make laws, redistricting every 10 years, pass the state budget, serve on committees
What is the key difference between adding amendments to the GA constitution and the US constitution?
Amendments are voted on at the state level before being added to the GA constitution
What qualifications are needed to become a member of the General Assembly?
21 for House or 25 for Senate, GA resident for 2 years, lived in district for 1 year.
What are the 2 dominate political parties in our state?
Democrats and Republicans
What is the role of state agencies?
They help the governor enforce the law and get citizens what they need