Georgia State Constitution
This section of the Georgia Constitution outlines the fundamental purposes and goals of the state government.
Preamble
This principle divides government responsibilities into three branches to prevent the concentration of power.
Separation of Powers
To be a member of the Georgia General Assembly, you must be at least this age.
21 years old
This type of law deals with offenses against the state and may result in criminal penalties.
Criminal
Local governments in Georgia are primarily funded through these sources.
Property and local sales taxes
This section of the Georgia Constitution guarantees individual freedoms and rights.
Bill of Rights
The three branches of Georgia’s government are the Legislative, Executive, and __________.
Judicial Branch
This system within the Georgia General Assembly allows detailed examination of bills by specialized groups.
Committee System
The judicial branch of Georgia has a dual purpose: to interpret laws and to __________.
Administer Justice
Serves a specific function for the state of community.
Special Purpose Government
The Georgia Constitution is structured into these main parts: Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, and __________.
Amendments
Under the Georgia Constitution, this is a responsibility of citizens involving participation in elections.
Voting
The process of creating a law in Georgia begins with this action.
Introducing a bill
This type of law involves disputes between individuals or organizations, usually resulting in compensation.
Civil Law
Most cities are lead by:
Mayor
The Georgia Constitution is based on this document, which provides the framework for the federal government.
US Constitution
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag includes the principles of wisdom, justice, courage, and __________.
Moderation
This is how state government is funded, involving revenue from taxes and other sources.
State Funding
State agencies under the executive branch are responsible for this function.
Are special purpose governments funded by taxes?
No
This principle ensures that each branch of Georgia’s government can limit the powers of the other branches.
Checks & Balances
This concept ensures that power is not concentrated in any single branch of government.
Separation
A citizen may not be able to vote if:
1. Citizen has a felony
2. Citizen is under 18
3. Citizen is not mentally stable
This is the minimum residency requirement for the governor and lieutenant governor of Georgia.
6 years
County governments provide these services:
Running elections, maintaining roads, providing welfare, etc.