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GA's Constution
title explains itself
Term | Definition |
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Preamble | Short paragraph that states the purpose and reasons for the constitution |
Article 1 | Bill of Rights Rights of georgia's citizens + gov. limits |
Article 2 | Voting and elections Rules for elections |
Article 3 | Describes the structure of powers given to the General Assembly(legislative |
Article 4 | Sets up GA's gov. bodies Provides a state Personnel Board |
Article 5 | Establishes the qualifications and terms of the governor and lieutenant governor Explains the duties + powers of the governor |
Article 6 | Establishes the state court system Outlines the court system + gives the purposes and limits of GA's 7 types of courts |
Article 7 | Authorizes the power to tax Lists reasons why the state may tax its citizens Explains the methods and limits of taxation |
Article 8 | Explains how the public education system is supported by taxes and how the Board of Education oversees it Outlines the school system at the state + local levels |
Article 9 | Describes the powers and structure of county and city gov. |
Article 10 | Describes the process to amend GA's constitution |
Article 11 | States the miscellaneous provisions |