Georgia Constitution
Georgia's first constitution was a provisional government called what?
Rules and Regulations
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What are the three basic rights of all citizens?
* Right to free speech * Right to worship freely * Right to a trial by jury
What is it called giving different branches of government different roles/powers?
Separation of powers
How many articles are there?
1 through 7
What was Georgia's first permanent constitution?
the Constitution of 1777
Each branch can check the powers of the other branches. This is called what?
Checks and Balances
What are the three basic responsibilities of all citizens?
* Take care of yourself * Respect the rights of others * Obey the rules and laws
If accused of breaking the law, what branch decides guilt of innocence AND interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch decides whether they are guilty or not guilty. The court also interprets the laws and settles civil disputes.
What do the Bill of Rights state?
States specific rights guaranteed by the constitution.
When was Georgia's current constitution adopted?
1983
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes the law
What are standards that keep institutions from harming people's freedoms?
Rights
The separation of powers is used to stop what from happening?
Makes sure that the government does not become too powerful.
What do the Amendments do?
Describes the process for amending the constitution.
What did the Preamble do?
Stated the purpose of the constitution.
What does the Executive Branch do?
Enforces the law
Who must control their actions, as their actions might harm other people?
People and institutions
What can the Executive Branch do to CHECK a law passed by the Legislative Branch?
Can be vetoed, or turned down.
What is the Preamble most famous for?
Famous part of the declaration.
Which branch describes the structure and powers of the General Assembly?
the Legislative Branch
What does the Judicial Branch Do?
Interprets the law
What freedom does the Constitution grant AND what are the limitations?
The constitution grants the right to freedom of religion. People cannot be denied jobs.
What did the government put on each branch?
Put limits or checks, on each other.
Thats it...
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