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Georgia Constitution

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QuestionAnswerDefenitionAnd Also...++++++
Georgia Constitution Preamble Bill of Rights Voting & Elections Legislative Branch (General Assembly) Constitutional Board & Commissions Executive Branch (President & Cabinet) Judicial Branch Taxation & Finance Education Counties & Municipal Corporations Amendments Miscellaneous Provisions
U.S. Constitution Preamble Legislative Branch (Congress) Executive Branch (Governor & State Agencies) Judicial Branch The States The Amendment Process Supremacy Ratification Signers Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) Additional Amendments (Amendments 11-27)
Amendments A change or addition
Assembly Action of gathering for a common purpose
Bill of Rights Declaration of legal rights of citizens
Checks and Balances A system that allows one Branch of government to check the acts of another branch to prevent one from becoming too powerful
Commission A group of people officially given a function or task
Congress National legislative branch made up of the house of representatives and the Senate (bicameral-two houses)
Constitution Set of principles that establish a government
Executive Branch Branch of government that enforces laws
General Assembly State legislative branch made up of the house of representatives and the senate (bicameral - two houses) Legislative Branch
Governor Elected leader of the executive branch of a state, 4 year term limit Leader Executive Branch
Judicial Branch Branch of government that determines of laws are constitutional and administers justice Judicial Branch
Jury Group of citizens selected by attorneys and sworn in by a judge to determine the innocence or guilt of a defendant based on evidence shown in a trail Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch Branch of government that drafts legislation or writes laws
Lieutenant Governor Second-in-command of the executive branch elected to a 4 year term
Miscellaneous Describes a collection of elements from different sources
Municipal Relating to a city or township (municipality: city or town)
Petition A formal request written to a leader asking that he/she address a cause or issue
Preamble Introduction
Separation of Powers Principle of the constitution that places specific powers and functions in one branch of government
Article A section of a legal document or agreement
Four Main Sections of Georgia's Constitution Preamble Bill of Rights Article Amendments
Georgia's Preamble Briefly explains the main purposes and principles of the Georgia Constitution
Georgia's Bill of Rights Lists individual freedoms and protects these rights from government interference
Georgia's Amendments Can be proposed by the General Assembly or by a state constitutional convention
Articles Outline the rights, roles, regulations, and procedures for citizens and state government
What can the legislative branch do? Also referred to as the Georgia General Assembly, make the laws for the state They can impeach officials of other officials Override other vetoes Confirm appointments Propose constitutional changes
What can the executive branch do? Can veto bills passed by the legislative branch ad can call special sessions of the legislature Has some appointment powers when officers of the court resign or die
What can the judicial branch do? Headed by the Georgia Supreme Court, interprets and determines the constitutionality of the laws.
Separation Each of the three branches of government get equal power so one doesn't become more or less powerful than the others
Georgia has how many articles? 11
The U.S. has how many articles? 7
The U.S. has how many amendments? 27
Georgia has how many amendments? 91
What is a line-item veto? The power held by an executive, like a governor, to reject specific provisions of a bill while approving the rest of the legislation
Rights Something citizens possess that government can only take away in special circumstances
Responsibillities Something citizens should, but are not required to
Duties An obligation of citizens, something citizens are required to do by law. (Mandatory)
Wisdom Having good sense
Justice The quality of being impartial or fair
Moderation Avoiding extremes of behavior or expression
Number per district determined by population General Assembly
Number per district is even Senate
Confirm appointments made by the government Legislative Branch
Appoint appointments made by the government Executive Branch
A representative whose role is to promote the interest of the governor of the house for Floor Leader
Leader who is responsible for making sure members of the party vote for bills and agendas that the majority party favors Majority Leader
Leader who is responsible for making sure members of the party vote for bills and agendas that the minority party favors Minority Leader
Presiding officer of the General Assembly's House of Representatives Speaker of the House
Permanent Committees Standing Committees
Committees created for a special purpose Ad Hoc Committees
A committee made up of members of the Senate and House Joint Committees
Created when the House and Senate create different versions of a bill. The members of each house must compromise and make on bill for it to become a law Confrence Committees
The time of Georgia's General Assembly Georgia’s General Assembly meets on the 2nd Monday of each year for a 40 day session After the 40 day session, legislators continue working in committee to continue the lengthy process
Sign, bill is law. Yes
Does nothing, becomes law after 40 days. Yes
Veto, ⅔ vote can override. Yes
Who is the leader of the Georgia Senate? Lieutenant Governor
Which is a required job for Georgia legislative members every ten years? Redrawing voting districts based on equal population (redistricting)
Put the following in the best order that describes the lawmaking process in the state government. 1 - the bill is assigned to a committee 2 - the governor may sign or veto the bill 3 - the second chamber approves the bill 4 - the bill is introduced 5 - the legislature overrides the veto with 2/3 vote 4-1-3-2-5
The Governor is... An elected constitutional officer The head of the executive branch The highest state office in Georgia
The Governors powers are... Proposing new programs and laws for the state Proposing a state budget for the legislature to consider Vetoing legislation Appointing members of many of the boards/offices in state government
The Governor is both the... Conservator of peace Commander in cheif of the military forces
At the start of each regular legislative session and at the other times if they deem it prudent, the Governor deliverers a 'State of the State' to the General Assembly and makes recommendations for laws
Other responsibilities of the executive office Issuing writs for special elections whenever either the House or Senate has a vacancy Convening extraordinary sessions of the Assembly, not to exceed 40 days, and emergency sessions Filling vacancies in all offices where the manner is not otherwise prescribed
Governor salary 139,339/year
Lieutenant Governor is the... Second ranking officer of the executive branch and the first officer in line to succeed the Governor of Georgia
Lieutenant Governor terms are... Unlimited
Lieutenant Governor job President of the Georgia State Senate He sort of "fills in" for the Governor if he is unable to exercise his office
The Lieutenant becomes the Governor when...
Lieutenant President of the Senate
How does the President of the Senate deal wit debates Presides over debates in the Senate Casts tie-breaking vote in that body if necessary
The Lieutenant is NOT allowed to... Sponsor legislation
Lieutenant salary 91,609/year
Lieutenant also has the power to make Committee assignments and chooses the chairam of each committee
The General Assembly is responsible for where revenue Comes from an how it's spent
Most revenue comes from Income Tax
2nd most revenue comes from Sales Tax
Individual Income Tax Salaries and Wages
Corporate Income Business Income
Sales Tax Cost of items purchased
Property Tax Value of Property
Estate Tax Inherited money
Insurance Tax Insurance
Excise Tax Sales of Gasoline, Alchohal, Tobacco
Fees Tax Licenses, Permits, State Park Entrance Fees
Lottery Tax Lottery Tickets
Settlement Program Tax Specifically Tabacco Products
Secretary Agency Custodian of the state fkaf and other state symbols. Supervises and monitors election
Attorney General Advisor to the executive branch, deals with contracts and legalities of Georgia
Board of Regents Colleges
Department of Revenue Enforce tax law
Department of Transporation Infrastructure Construction
Board of Pardons and Paroles Oversees pardon and parole request
Department of Juvenile Justice Enforces laws for juvenile offenders and creates rehabllitative programming
Georgia Bureau of Invesitgation Conducts criminal invesitgation
Department of Natrual Resources Ensure laws related to Georgia's Natrual resources are followed
Department of Human Resources provides assistance to families of aging and mentally ill people
Department of Pubic Safety Protection of Citizens
Governor and Lieutenant requirements At least 30 years, 15 years of U.S. citizenship, Georgia resident for 6 years
Senate requirements At least 25 years old, Georgia resident for 2 years and a resident of your district for 1 year
House of Representatives requirements At least 21 years old, Georgia resident for 2 years and a resident of your district for 1 year
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