CG1 Flashcards
A system in which each branch of government is able to
check, or restrain, the power of the others.
Checks and balances
Each branch has a list of responsibilities that they each have to
perform.
Separation of powers
applies to the just and fair decisions made by the Judicial branch
Justice
describes how the state will be taxed, discusses education, discusses voting, and
discusses county and city governments.
Articles
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
Bill of rights
Any change in the constitution.
Amendment
The opening section of the Constitution.
Preamble
applies to the use of moderation in administering laws by the Executive
branch
Moderation
The branch of government that interprets laws. Example: The Supreme
Court.
Judicial branch
The branch of government that enforces or carries out laws.
Example: The Governor.
Executive branch
The lawmaking branch of government. Example: The
General Assembly.
Legislative branch
applies to the Legislative branch and its making of state laws
Wisdom
A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution,
statute, regulation, judicial precedent, or other type of law
Right
Say the Georgia pledge
I pledge allegiance to the Georg flag and to the principles for which it stands, wisdom, justice, moderation, and courage
What is responsibility of Georgia citizens?
Pay taxes, serve on juries, volunteer in community, voting
Governor is which branch ?
Executive
General assembly is which branch?
Legislative
State Supreme Court is which branch?
Judicial branch
Georgia’s government operated under 10 different constitutions beginning in….
1777
Article 1
Bill of rights
Article 2
voting and elections
article 3
legislative branch
article 4
constitutional boards & commissions
article 5
executive branch
article 6
judicial branch
article 7
taxation and Finance
article 8
education
article 9
counties and municipal corporations
