This document was signed claiming that the American Colonies were no longer to be ruled by the King; instead that the American colonies would govern themselves.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
100
What is the responsibility of the legislative branch?
To create, design, or make laws.
100
What is the responsibility of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the law
100
What is the responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
To judge the laws.
100
What are the three branches of government?
What are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches
200
The document that outlines our current government.
What is the Constitution?
200
What is an example of a Right and what is an example of a Responsibility?
-Answers will vary
200
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch or the "President" of Georgia?
The governor
200
On what level of court do people under the age of 18 attend?
What is Juvenile Court
200
Each of the three branches of government have different responsibilities.
What is the Separation of Powers
300
The first ten amendments that protect citizens rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
300
What is Georgia's Legislative body called?
What is General Assembly
300
Who would replace the Governor were he or she to die?
Lieutenant Governor
300
What type of court is the highest in Georgia?
What is the Supreme Court?
300
System created to ensure that none of the three branches of government become too powerful, or more powerful than any of the other branches.
What is Checks and Balances
400
This document established the United States first national government. However it was too weak as it could not tax the states and it was later replaced.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
400
Georgia's legislative branch is bicameral meaning that there are two separate groups. What are the names of these two groups?
What are the House of Representatives (with 180 representatives) and the Senate (56 Senators)
400
Who is the Executive leader of a city?
A Mayor or Council Manager
400
What is the difference between a Civil and Criminal court case?
-Answers will vary
400
What are the two voting requirements for voting in Georgia?
18 years old and a citizen of the United States
500
This document allowed James Oglethorpe to establish this colony.
What is the Charter of 1732
500
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The lieutenant Governor
500
Who is the Executive leader of a county?
Commissioner or Board of Comissioners
500
On what level of court would misdemeanors and civil cases take place?
What is State Court
500
What are the three words on our current Georgia State flag?