Revolution Era. Standard SS8H3a
3 Branches of Govt. Standard SS8CG3b
Judicial Branch & Courts (SS8CG4a-b)
Law Maker. Standard SS8CG2a-c
The Courts and Executive. Standard SS8CG4a-b
History & Government Unit 2 weeks 1-3
100
This 1763 royal order banned American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to avoid conflicts with Native Americans.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
100
Unlike federal Supreme Court justices who are appointed for life, Georgia Supreme Court justices get their positions this way.
What is election (by Georgia voters)?
100
The primary main responsibility of Georgia’s Judicial Branch regarding state laws.
What is to interpret (and apply) laws?
100
Georgia's bicameral state legislature, composed of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, is officially called this.
What is the Georgia General Assembly?
100
While the legislative branch makes laws, the primary responsibility of the Executive Branch is to do this to state laws.
What is to enforce (or carry out) laws?
100
What are the 3 items that are found in the State of Georgia Constitution.
1. Contains a Bill of rights.
2. Establishes a education system in the state.
3. Voters have to choose and vote for Amendments.
200
This 1765 law taxed everyday items like newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards to pay off British war debt.
What is the Stamp Act?
200
Article I of the Georgia Constitution contains this section, which guarantees individual rights and liberties.
What is the Bill of Rights?
200
This court holds ultimate judicial authority in Georgia and reviews constitutional questions and death penalty cases.
What is the Supreme Court of Georgia?
200
Out of citizens, interest groups, the governor, and legislators, ONLY this group can officially introduce a bill into the legislature.
Who are legislators (Senators or Representatives)?
200
If a state highway lacks enough lanes to handle heavy traffic, this state executive agency is responsible for fixing it.
What is the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)?
200
"After a bill is introduced in the Legislative branch, the bill __________."
Is sent to a committee for discussion and study and approval before the Governor get it.
300
Benjamin Franklin created this famous political cartoon featuring a severed snake to encourage colonial unity. What phrase does it stand for?
What is "Join, or Die"?
300
Dividing state government responsibilities among three distinct branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) is known as this concept.
What is Separation of Powers?
300
If you receive a city traffic ticket or violate a local municipal ordinance, your case will be heard in this court.
What is Municipal Court?
300
Immediately after a bill is introduced, it is sent to one of these groups for research, debate, and detailed review.
What is a standing committee?
300
This state agency creates curriculum standards, oversees End-of-Course testing, and certifies teachers across Georgia.
What is the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)?
300
Which of the following provides the BEST title for this section of notes?
• The governor can veto a bill that passes through the General Assembly
• The Supreme Court of Georgia can deem a law unconstitutional
• The General Assembly must confirm a governor’s appointments
• The governor appoints Supreme Court Justices
Example of Checks and Balances
400
American colonists who supported breaking away from Great Britain and believed King George III was a tyrant were known as this.
Who are the Patriots (or Whigs)?
400
The Governor vetoing a law passed by the General Assembly is a classic example of this government principle.
What are Checks and Balances?
400
This specific court handles legal matters like wills, estates, marriage licenses, and firearm permits in every county.
What is Probate Court?
400
To pass each house of the General Assembly, a bill must receive this level of vote (more than 50%).
What is a simple majority?
400
This state executive officer runs state elections, manages public records, and issues business licenses.
Who is the Secretary of State?
400
Why are there so many steps in the legislative process?
The process keeps poorly made bills from becomin a law. The process keeps quick bills from becoming a law
500
Colonists protested British taxes without colonial representation in Parliament using this famous 4-word slogan.
What is "No taxation without representation"?
500
Before an amendment can officially be added to the Georgia Constitution, it must be approved by these people.
Who are Georgia voters (citizens)?
500
The power of the court system to declare a law passed by the legislature unconstitutional is known as this.
What is Judicial Review?
500
To serve in the Georgia State Senate, a person must be a Georgia resident for 2 years and at least this age.
What is 25 years old?
500
Although state departments submit funding requests, determining state revenue allocation and passing the official budget is done by this branch.
What is the Legislative Branch (General Assembly)?
500
“The law infringes upon the citizens’ right to due process and therefore, we declare it unconstitutional.” is a comment made by a member of which branch of goverment in the state of Georgia?
The Judicial Branch