Georgia-State and Local Government Latest Version Graded A

Georgia-State and Local Government Latest Version Graded A Articles the section of Georgia's constitution that explains how Georgia's government is set up, describes how the state will be taxed, education, voting, and details county/city governments. Amendments the section of Georgia's constitution that contains changes / additions to Georgia's constitution. Preamble the introduction to Georgia's constitution, it explains why the document was written, and the principles it stands for. Bill of Rights found in Article 1 of Georgia's constitution, this sections identifies the basic rights and freedoms of Georgia's citizens. Legislative Branch the branch of Georgia's government that makes the laws for the state. Executive Branch the branch of Georgia's government that enforces the laws of the state Constitution. Judicial Branch the branch of Georgia's government that contains Georgia's courts. Separation of powers the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government checks and balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful. Wisdom, justice, and moderation Georgia's state principles General Assembly The name of Georgia's legislative body made up of the senate and house of representatives. committees Most of the real work of Georgia's legislative branch is done here. Governor the head of the state's Executive branch. Lieutenant Governor the leader of Georgia's Senate Speaker of the House the leader of Georgia's House of Representatives Bill a proposed law State Agencies Part of the executive branch, they help support Georgia's Governor in making sure that Georgia's constitution is being met; example are Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Juvenile justice. criminal law system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes. civil law system of law that deals with disputes between parties or individuals. due process means that the law is being followed properly in both the pretrial and trial phases of court cases.