Document that outlines the structure, procedures, powers and duties of gov't.

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System of gov't in the U. S. where the national gov't and the state gov't both have the powers to makes laws

Changes to the constitution

3 branches of gov't have unique duties i.e. L - makes laws, E - enforces laws, J- interprets laws

System built into our gov't that prevents one branch from having too much power Ex. Gen. Assembly makes laws, gov. can veto, Gen. Assembly can override a veto, Supreme Court can determine that a law is unconstitutional

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Largest branch of gov't - puts the laws into practice or enacts or enforces or implements laws

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Branch of gov't - makes laws

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Branch of gov't - court system - interprets laws and makes sure they are applied fairly

List of freedoms and rights found in both the Georgia and U.S. Constitutions

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Government protected rights found in the U. S. or Georgia Bill of Rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, due process, no cruel or unusual punishment, etc.

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Duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary like voting, being informed on issues, running for office, volunteering

Criteria a person must have in order to vote; 18 yrs old, a citizen of the U. S., a legal resident of Ga

process to become a U. S. citizen

An election where members of the 2 major parties vote for candidates to represent them in the general elections; however, one does not have to be a member of a party to vote in a primary.

A direct vote by the people on an issue or law.

An election used to present a special issue to voters or fill an office vacancy.

An election between candidates that did not receive 50% + 1 (majority) of the vote

An election where the winning candidates of each party's primary, along with 3rd party candidates and independents, run for office.

Principles in the Georgia pledge of allegiance

Ga's congress or law making body or legislature made up of Senate and House of Representatives

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a 2-house congress or legislature - the General Assembly has a House of Representatives and a Senate

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GA's 1777 Constitution called for a one house legislature

A proposed law

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Drawing voting districts based on population - redrawn every 10 years based on the census

Heart of the legislative process - all congressmen serve on at least one - designed for a small group to study or examine bills

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permanent committees in the General Assembly

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Committee created for a special purpose

A committee made up of members of the Senate and the House of Rep.

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A committee formed by members of both houses to write a compromise bill

Committee in the House of Representatives that writes tax bills.

56 members, must by 25, serve 2 year unlimited terms

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Lt. Gov. - calls meeting to order, assigns bills to committees, assigns members to committees

180 members, must be 21, serve 2 year unlimited terms

Presiding officer elected by members of the house - calls meeting to order, assigns bills to committees, assigns members to committees

Money collected by the state i.e. taxes, fees, fines, licenses, grants, etc.

Money spent by the state to provide services, programs, etc.

Money set aside for a specific use

Largest source of revenue for the state of GA

Largest source of expenditures for the state of GA

Funds HOPE Scholarship; 3rd largest source of revenue in GA

Chief executive officer of the state & commander in chief of national guard

Elected separately from the gov.; serves as pres. of the Senate

Governor's NO vote on a bill

2/3 of BOTH houses can vote yes after a gov vetoes a bill to still pass it

Spending plan for the state (proposed by gov and approved by Gen. Assembly.)

A state law

Publication of all of Ga's statutes - new laws usually go into effect July 1

Elected official who serves as the legal advisor to the gov and all state agencies

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Elected official who oversees all elections; the official record keeper for the state of GA

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Dept. of Ga's executive branch responsible for bringing economic development to the state

Dept. of Ga's executive branch responsible for overseeing all aspects of education in the state.

Dept. of Ga's executive branch responsible for enforcing laws concerning the state's rivers and lakes and operating the state's public parks and preserving the state's historic sites. Game wardens are part of this dept.

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Dept. of Ga's executive branch responsible for human services that promote child and adult protection, child welfare, stronger families and self-sufficiency. Helps provide food, health care or other types of social services. DFCS is part of this dept.

Dept. of Ga's executive branch responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining Ga's roads and highways.

Dept. of Ga's executive branch established to protect Ga's citizens and their property. The Georgia State Patrol is part of this dept.

voting district

comprise the bulk of the constitution and include paragraphs that outline the rights, rules, regulation, and procedures for both citizens and the state's government

a graduated tax based on income that people earn from salaries, wages and/or investments

tax on profits a business generates

a tax placed on customer purchases in retail stores

special taxes placed on items such as gasoline, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products.

responsible for the administration of the state's workforce program including unemployment

regulates insurance companies in the state to guarantee that insurance rates, rules, and forms comply with state law. This office investigates concerns of insurance fraud

monitors the safe, dependable, and reasonably priced telecommunications, electric, and natural gas services from competent companies.

administers the tax laws in the state

provides assistance to the state's criminal justice system in the areas of criminal investigations

seeks to protect and conserve Georgia's forest resources

seeks to hold young offenders accountable for their actions and to be supportive of youth in their communities to become productive citizens

oversees the public colleges and university that make up the University System of Georgia

protects Georgia's citizens by operating safe and secure facilities for criminals

responsible for reviewing requests for parole and pardons; can restore civil and political rights for released offenders

# of state senators

# of state representatives

days in legislative session

years in a legislator's term

years in a governor's term

years in a lieutenant governor's term

age to qualify to run for House of Representatives

age to qualify to run for the GA Senate

introduction to GA Constitution