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1
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what is Georgia’s pledge of allegiance

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i pledge allegiene to the Georgia flag and to the principled for which it stands: wisdom, justice, and moderation

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2
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how many flags has georgia had since ratifying the Us constitution

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5

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3
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when was the urrent flag adopted

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2003

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4
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The current flag design is very similar to what other historic flag

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the 1st flag of the confederacy

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5
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how many stars does GA’s flag have

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13

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6
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what do the 13 stars represent

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the original 13 colonies

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7
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what do the three pilars represent on the state seal

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the three brances of government

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8
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what does the arch on the flag represent

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the state constitution

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9
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what is the GA state motto

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wisdom, justice, moderation

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10
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what does the man in the colonial military dress represent on the flag

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defense of the constitution

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what is the importance of the In God we Trust at the base of the state seal

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Shows that god is watching over georgias governmetn, also the USA motto

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12
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what is juliette knwon for

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known for whistle stop cafe

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13
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where is Juliette GA

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near macon

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14
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what problem did people begin seeing in Juliette

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large amounts of people getting cancer among al age groups

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15
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what might be causing the problem in Juliette

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The power plants’ coal ash ponds near the town

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16
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what was found in the wells around Juliette and why is it important

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Hexavalent Chromium, most prevalen pollutant they found

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17
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why is it so hard to resolve the watter poulltion issue

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the liquid has been mixed in with the towns main aquifer

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18
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how has the state and local government responded to the juliette issue

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state has not responded, local government introduced bills that would require GA power to confront the issue

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19
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in what ways is there a conflict between fed and state/local gov over juliette issue

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there is no national limit on the amount of hexavalent chromium

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20
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how is the juliette issue finding some resolution in 2022

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the city installed pipes to provide the town with fresh water

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21
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what is the executive branch responsibe for

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responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws

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22
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who is chief executive of georgia t

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the governor

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23
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who is the second highest elected official in GA

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lieutenant governor

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24
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what are some similar qualifications for both GOv and Lieu Governor

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must be 30, US citizen 15 yrs, resident of GA for 6 years, up for election every 4 years

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25
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what is the only difference in qualifications of the gov and lt governor

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lieutenant governor does not have a term limit

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26
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how many officers does the GA constitution allow to help enforce and carry out laws in the exec branch

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8

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27
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what do state agencies do

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they enforce laws

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28
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who does the state agencies serve

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they serve local government s

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29
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what is each agency heeaded by

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headed by a board

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30
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which department certifies teachers, colleges, and vocational schools,

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department of education

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31
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which department oversees hinting and fishing regulations

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department of natural resources

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32
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which department oversees unemployment programs

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department of labor

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33
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which department ocersees the development of roads and bridges

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Department of Transport

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34
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what are the five trial level courts in GA

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superior court, state, probate, juvenile, and magistrate

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35
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what two courts only hear appeals from the trial courts

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supreme court and court of appeals

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36
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which four judges are elected into four year terms

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state court, juvenile court, probabte, and superior

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37
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which two judges are elected in six year terms

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court of appeals and supreme court

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38
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what is the job of the judicial branch

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interprets the laws and administers justice

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39
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is the judical branch responsible for

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ensuring equal protection for all, ensuring all laws are fair, makes sure punishments fit the crime

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40
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what is an example of justice being applied through the judicial system

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punishing an individual for endangering the lives of others

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41
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when is civil law used

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when there is a dispute between people or organizations

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42
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what do plaintiffs seek in civil law cases

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monetary compensation

43
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when is criminal alw used

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when there is a law being broken

44
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who introduces cases that are criminal

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the government

45
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what is an example of a law being broken resulting in criminal law

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murder or robbery

46
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how is civil law and criminal law different

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with civil law, violations dont result in jail time

47
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what are the steps of the criminal justice system

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arraignment, bail, committment hearing, trial prep, plea bargain, trial

48
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what is a plea bargain

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offer of reduced charges in exchange for a guilty plea

49
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what is bail considered as

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a promise to show up in court

50
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who is the governor of gA

A

brian kemp

51
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what does the govetrnor say is world renowned in GA

A

the academic institutions

52
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who is the lieutenant governor

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burt jones

53
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who is the current ga secretary of state

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brad raffensperger

54
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how mant representatives in the general assmebly

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180

55
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how many senators are there in the general assembly `

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56

56
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who is the current speaker of the house in the general assembly

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Jon Burns

57
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who is the representative in the house for pickens

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rick jasperse

58
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who is the senator for us in the senate

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steve gooch

59
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who were the four elected county officers originally for the state

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sherriff, tax comissioner, clerk of the probate court, clerk of superior court,

60
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which state has more counties than GA

A

texas

61
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what was the original purpose of county government

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keep records straight and to provide swift justices

62
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what are four services provided by the county

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collecting taxes, elections, citiens wills, records of property ownership.

63
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who grants a city a charter to become a city

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the general assembly

64
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what is the purpose of city governments

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to provide local services not handles by the county

65
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where do county and city governments differ

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cities are created by a charter and counties are created by the state

66
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what are special purpose districts

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government entities created to serve a specific function of the city or county

67
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what are four examples of special purpose governments

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fire districts, water districts, airports, GA port authority

68
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what are the four major sources that cities and counties are funded by in gA

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sales tax, fed grants, property tax, special taxes

69
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what are special purpose governments funded by

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property tax and fees

70
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when would someone pay a sales tax

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everytime they buy or consume

71
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what is an example of a federal grant helping a local gov

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if a flood destroys a dam, a grant can be given to rebuild the dam

72
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at is the biggest source of revenue for teh state of GA

A

property taxes

73
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what is used to help determine spending decisions

A

using a budget

74
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what are the two branches that make up the general assembly

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the house and senate

75
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what is the primary function of the legislative branch

A

to make laws

76
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what are the only differences in qualifications to be a member of the senate and house of reps

A

the age

77
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what is a bill

A

a proposed new law

78
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if a bill is accepted in both houses, where is teh bill sent for approal

A

sent to the govenror

79
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what does revenue mean

A

money

80
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where would the money come from if a new highway was needign to be built in the state

A

fed. grants

81
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which type of tax is taken out of ga citizens wages each month

A

income taxes

82
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if a person owns a piece of land, what type of tax are they required to pay each year

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property tax

83
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what is an appropriation

A

legislation to spend money from the budget

84
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who can have inpuy on how much money is spent and where in the budget

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to governor, state economist, special interest groups

85
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what is the preamble

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the preamble describes the reason for the constitution

86
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what is the purpose of the constitution

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it identifies the fundamental purposes for the constitution

87
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what article has teh bill of rights

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article one

88
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what does the bill of rights do

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gives the people rights

89
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what are three examples of rights from the bill of rights

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freedom of religion, right to vote, and right to trial bu jury

90
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what article is education

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article VIII (8)

91
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hich artcle describes how to amend the constitution

A

article X

92
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what article is for voting

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article II

93
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what article is the judicial system

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article VI

94
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which is more superior, the national constitution or the georgia one

A

the national one

95
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what are two similarities between the national and georgia constitution

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both have a bill or rights and a preamble

96
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what are the three branches of the government

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legislative, executive, judicial

97
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what is the legislative branch in charge of

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making laws

98
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what is the eecutive branch in charge of

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in charge of enforcing and carrying out laws

99
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hat is the judicial branch in charge of

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in charge of interpreting the laws

100
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are two rights of th ecitizens

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right to vote and worship

101
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what are two responsibilites of the citiens

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paying taxes, obeying the laws

102
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what are two voting qualifications

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must be US citizen, at least 18 years old

103
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what are the three pillars on the flag

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wisdom, justice, moderation

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