Constitution Structure
What is the first part of the Georgia Constitution that explains why the government exists?
What is the Preamble?
Name three branches of Georgia government?
What is the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches?
What is a veto?
What is when the Governor rejects a bill passed by the legislature?
Name one right Georgia Citizens have.
What is freedom of speech, religion, voting, etc?
What is the voting age in Georgia?
Name the three main parts of the Georgia Constitution (besides the Preamble)
What is the Bill of Rights, Articles, and Amendments?
Which brand of Georgia government makes laws?
What is the Legislative branch?
If the Governor vetoes a bill, what can the Georgia General Assembly do?
What is override the veto with a certain majority vote?
What is one responsibility Georgia citizens have?
What is voting, following laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, etc?
What is be 18 years old, be a US citizen, be a Georgia resident, or be registered to vote?
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Georgia Constitution?
What is to protect citizens' basic freedom and rights?
Which branch of Georgia government enforces laws?
What is the Executive branch?
Give one example of how the Executive branch checks the Legislative branch.
What is the Governor can veto bills?
How are rights and responsibilities connected?
What is with freedom comes responsibility/rights must be balanced with responsibilities?
What are the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag?
What is Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation?
How many amendments does the Georgia Constitution have?
What is over 30 amendments?
Which branch of Georgia government interprets laws?
What is the Judicial branch?
What is the legislature can override a Governor's veto?
What right does the Georgia Constitution protect that relates to government participation?
What is the right to vote?
What does "Wisdom" mean in the context of Georgia's Pledge?
What is making good decisions based on knowledge/understanding?
How is the Georgia Constitution similar to the US Constitution?
What is both have a preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments?
Why did Georgia's founders create separation of powers?
What is to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful/to protect citizens' rights?
Why are checks and balances important in Georgia's government?
What is to make sure no single branch has too much power?
Name two responsibilities Georgia citizens have.
What is voting, following laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, participating in government, etc?
Explain how Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation relate to Georgia's government.
What is these principles guide how government leaders make decisions and treat citizens?