Georgia Constitution Basics
What document is the foundation of Georgia government
The Georgia State Constitution
How many branches are in Georgia's government
Three
What document lists the rights of Georgia citizens?
The Georgia Bill of Rights
Who holds the power in a democratic government?
The people
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
What part of Georgia Constitution explain it purpose and goals
The Preamble
What are the three branches of Georgias government
Legislative,Executice and Judicial
Name one right guaranteed to Georgia citizens.
Freedom of speech (or religion, press, fair trial)
How do citizens participate in Georgia’s government?
Voting and civic involvement
Who proposes amendments to the Georgia Constitution?
Who proposes amendments to the Georgia Constitution?
Which section of the Constitution protects individual freedom?
The Bill of Rights
What is separation of powers
Dividing government power among three branches
What is one responsibility of Georgia citizens?
Voting, paying taxes, obeying laws, or jury duty
What is civic participation?
Being involved in community and government activities
What percentage of the General Assembly must approve an amendment?
Two-thirds
What are amendments
Changes or additions made to the constitutions
what is checkes and balances
Each branch can limit the power of the other branches
Why is voting an important responsibility?
It allows citizens to choose their leaders
Why is jury duty important?
It helps ensure fair trials
Who has the final say on constitutional amendments?
Georgia voters
Name one similarity between the U.S Constitution and the Georgia Constitution
Both have a preamble, Bill of Rights, and three branches of government
What are separation of power and checks and balances important
To prevent on branch from becoming too powerful
What happens if citizens do not follow their responsibilities?
The government cannot function properly
Why is citizen participation necessary in a democracy?
Democracy depends on active and informed citizens
Why is the amendment process important?
It allows the constitution to change while protecting citizens’ rights