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what is a preamble?
The introductory part of a constitution.
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finish the sentence:
life,liberty,and ....
property
Voting qualifications in GA per GA constitution
-voters must be a citizen of the US
-voters must be 18 years old by election day
-voters must be a legal resident of Georgia and the county in which a person wants to vote
What do the three pillars on the Georgia flag symbolize regarding the branches of government?
Wisdom:Legislative
Justice:Judicial
Moderation:Executive
what is bill of rights
The first 10 amendments to the constitution.
name the 3 branches.
judicial,executive,legislative
what are some responsibilities of citizens?
-voting
-file taxes
a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
When was the pledge to the Georgia flag officially adopted, and why were these three principles chosen?
It was adopted on 1935 and these three principles chosen because they represent the core values written on the state seal.
what are articles?
They are the main chapters of the constitution,explaining how the government is set up and works.
what does the legislative branch do?
make laws
A group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law. what group of citizens is this?
juries
Election in which the winner becomes an elected government official.
general election
Where else can you find the motto "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation" besides the state flag and seal?
The Georgia Quarter
what does to amend mean?
to change or make something better or fair.
what does the executive branch do?
enforces the law
government protected rights found in the US Bill of Rights and the GA Bill of Rights.
Rights of citizens.
crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
misdemeanor
How does the principle of "Wisdom" apply to the legislative branch's role in making laws?
the legislative branch is expected to act as a "chosen body of citizens"
how many articles are there in the us constitution?
7
interprets the law
no Banishment or whipping as punishment for a crime.
GA Bill of Rights paragraph XXI(21)
Election in which voters choose the candidates from each party who will run in the general election
primary election
If you could add a fourth pillar to the Georgia flag, what principle would you choose and why?