Government Flashcards
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What does the Bill of Rights do?
Guarantees specific rights, such as rights to like life, liberty, and property
What is the Constitution?
Written plan for government
What is the Preamble?
An introduction that states the purpose and principals of a document
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to a written law
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Creates laws
Who leads the Legislative Branch?
General Assembly
What does the Executive Branch do?
Enacts and enforces laws
Who leads the Executive Branch?
Governer
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets laws
Who leads the Judicial Branch?
State Supreme Court
In what article can you find the bill of rights in Georgia’s Constitution
Article 1
What does the Separation of powers do?
Government responsibilities are divided among the three branches. Keeps the branches from becoming more powerful then another
What does Checks and Balances do?
Each branch check others by controlling or preventing certain actions. It helps maintain power.
What are three qualifications of voting in Georgia?
-Must be a U.S citizen
-Must be legal resident in U.S and the county you will vote in
-Must be 18 BY election day
What disqualifies someone from voting in Georgia?
-serving a sentence for felony conviction
-declared mentally incompetent by a judge
What are the checks and balances the Executive Branch can do?
The executive branch has..
-Power to appoint judges to fill vacancies in the Judicial Branch
-Power to summon special summons and the power to veto bills in
What are the checks And balances the Legislative Branch can do?
The Legislative Branch has..
power to impeach and to approve state budget the Executive Branch
-power to create judgeships / approve budgets to the Judicial Branch
What are the Checks and Balances the Judicial Branch can do?
-power to declare laws unconstitutional to the Legislative Branch
-Power to restrain action from the Executive Branch
