State Constitution
What section of the Georgia Constitution states its purpose?
Preamble
What does Georgia's Executive Branch do?
enforces and carries out laws
The head of Georgia's Judicial Branch is the
Supreme Court
Presidential elections are held on
the first Tuesday in November
How old do you have to be in order to be elected governor in Georgia?
30 years old
What section of the Georgia Constitution guarantees fundamental rights for Georgians?
Article 1 - Bill of Rights
What does Georgia's legislative branch do?
makes laws
What does Georgia's judicial branch do?
interprets laws
Polling places are open from ____ a.m. to ____p.m. on Election day.
7:00
certifies teachers and distributes funds for textbooks
Department of Education
Which article in the Georgia Constitution establishes the state court system?
Article VI - Judicial Branch
Each branch can check the power of the other two, and make sure no one becomes too powerful.
separation of powers
What does justice mean?
fairness
If voters cannot vote on Election day, they can
cast an absentee ballot before the election
and/orparticipate in advance voting
enforces traffic laws, helps reduce crime and responds to disasters
Department of Public Safety
Which article in the Georgia Constitution helps fund our school system?
Article VIII - Education
Who is the head of Georgia's executive branch?
Governor
What are two roles of Georgia's judicial branch?
interpret the laws and administer justice in legal system
Name a voting qualification in Georgia
U.S. citizenship
must be 18 years olf by Election Day
must not be serving a sentence for felony conviction
plans, constructs, and maintains highways and bridges
Department of Transportation
This principle says each branch has distinct powers that are described in the constitution.
separation of powers
The head of Georgia's legislative branch is the
General Assembly
The Georgia Supreme Court can declare laws
unconstitutional
How old do you have to be to vote in Georgia?
18 years old
provides mental health servicesa and services for children
Department of Human Resources