GEORGIA CONSTITUTION
What is a constitution?
A document that contains a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works.
How many types of government is there and what are they?
There are 5 Types of government…each having their own form.
AUTOCRACY, “D”emocracy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Anarchy.
What is the purpose of government in Georgia?
To protect the rights of its citizens and provide order and services.
What is the highest court in Georgia?
The highest court is the Georgia Supreme Court.
What is a right?
A right is something you are allowed to do or have, like freedom of speech or the right to go to school.
How many parts is the constitution divided into and what are they.
They are divided into 3 parts which is Preamble, Articles, Amendments
What are the two styles of governments and what do they do?
Presidential- A style of government where the people elect BOTH the legislative and executive officers
Parliamentary- A style of government where the people elect the legislative officers but NOT the executive officer
What does "popular sovereignty" mean?
It means the power of the government comes from the people.
What are the three branches of the Georgia state government?
The three branches are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.
What is a responsibility?
A responsibility is something you should do, like following rules or helping others.
What is a PREAMBLE?
The introductory part of a constitution that usually states the reasons & purposes of the document.
What are the systems of governments?
Unitary Government, CONfederation, and Federation
What is the principle of "separation of powers"?
It divides government into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What does the Legislative branch in Georgia do?
The Legislative branch makes state laws. It is made up of the Georgia General Assembly, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Why is voting important?
Voting is important because it lets people choose their leaders and have a say in how the government works.
What is ARTICLES?
They are the main chapters of the “rulebook” we talked about earlier and explain how the government is set up and works.
Definition of Government
An institution that establishes and enforces rules for a group of people.
What is "checks and balances"?
Each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches to keep balance.
Who is the head of the Executive branch in Georgia?
The Governor is the head of the Executive branch in Georgia.
Who can vote in the United States?
Citizens who are 18 years old or older can vote.
What is the AMENDMENT PROCESS?
The process in which you can make an official change, or addition, to a document, law to make it better or fairer.
What are the steps to tell the difference?
Step 1 - who has the power
Step 2- who makes decisions
Step 3 - how do the people have there say
What does "rule of law" mean?
Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law.
What is the role of the Judicial branch in Georgia?
The Judicial branch interprets laws and makes sure they follow the state constitution. It includes the state courts.
What is one responsibility of a voter?
A voter should learn about the candidates and vote honestly.