Branches
What are the 3 main branches
Executive, Legislative, and judicial.
Who founded Georgia?
James Olgeothrope
What is a bill?
Law and the process of being official
What age do you need to be at least to vote
18 years of age.
How long is the term for?
4 years
Where does the legislative branch work?
The capital
What coats the capital's dome?
Dahlonega gold
what are the governers options for a bill
Sign the bill, ignore the bill, or veto the bill.
What are the Bill of Rights?
The protections of anyone residing in the United States.
Who is our current governer?
Brian Kemp
what does the executive branch do
Enforce the laws
What colors is the Georgia flag
Blue, Red, and White
What are checks and balances
limiting the roles of each branch and correcting their errors.
What does the constitution establish
Rights, rules, and procedures
How long do you have to be a Georgia resident for
6 years
what does the Legislative branch do
Makes the law.
What is each branch different law called?
Separation of powers
What is the meaning of the defendant
A person who has supposdly done something wrong.
How long do You have to be a U.S citizen for
15 years
What are the names of the two chambers
Senate and house of representatives
When Georgia became a state in the Union?
1788
Purpose of checks and balances
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
What are Georgias resident responsibilities
Take care of yourself, respect the rights of others, and obey rules and laws
Age requirement for governor.
30 years