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GA Gov part 1
Georgia Government Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amendments | changes made to the Georgia and/or the U.S. Constitutions |
| Bill of Rights | a list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions. |
| Georgia State Constitution | the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia’s citizens and government. |
| Preamble | - the opening statements of the Georgia and the U.S. Constitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the documents |
| Checks and Balances | - a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power. |
| Separation of Powers | the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government |
| Veto | the power held by the executive branch to reject a law; can be overturned. |
| Governor | - the elected executive of the state; serves a four year term |
| Responsibilities of Citizens | duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting. |
| Rights of Citizens | - government protected rights found in the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Georgia Bill of Rights. |
| Voting Qualifications | required criteria a person must have in order to vote; these include being 18 years of age and being a citizen of the United States. |
| Executive Branch | governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws |
| Lieutenant Governor | second highest office of the executive branch; presides over the Georgia senate and takes on the role of the governor if the governor leaves the state; will take over the office if the governor dies or is impeached. |
| GA General Assembly | - Georgia’s legislative branch; made up of a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. |
| Georgia State Representative - | a member of the Georgia House of Representatives; must be 21 years of age, a resident of Georgia and their district for two years, and a U.S. citizen |
| Georgia State Senator | a member of the Georgia Senate; must be 25 years of age, a resident of Georgia and their district for two years, and a U.S. citizen. |
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