Georgia Government| questions and answers Graded A+

Georgia Government| questions and answers Graded A+ Georgia State Constitution - the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia's citizens and government Preamble - Introduction to a constitution that describes the purpose and principles of democracy Articles - Sections of a constitution that are organized and outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for both citizens and the state's government Amendments - additional rules or rights added to a constitution; such as the Bill of Rights Bill of Rights - a list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and U.S. Constitutions Separation of Powers - the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government Legislative branch - government branch responsible for creating laws; Georgia General Assembly and US Congress Executive branch - government branch responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the daily operations of government programs Judicial branch - branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws; and providing justice Checks and Balances - a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power Veto - the power held by the executive branch to reject a law; vetoes can be overturned override - Power of the legislative branch to pass a bill into law despite a president's veto; usually to override a veto requires a 2/3 majority vote Wisdom-Justice-Moderation - Georgia's state motto; on state flag and official state seal; means experience for legislative branch, fairness for judicial branch, and good decisions and leadership for the executive branch Rights of Citizens - found in the U.S. and Georgia Bill of Rights; life, liberty, and property; freedom of speech, religion, and the press; freedom from government oppression Responsibilities of Citizens - duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting and volunteering Jury duty - Citizens randomly selected to participate in a trial to determine the innocence or guilt of a suspect Political Party - a group of like-minded individuals who share common beliefs and ideas that work together in hopes of electing their members to political office Democrats - Liberals; left wing; voters typically believe the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need; support equal opportunity, protecting the environment, healthcare for everyone, and labor unions. Popular presidents include Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. Republicans - Conservatives; right wing; voters typically believe the federal government should not play a big role in people's lives; favor less government intervention and spending on social programs; support personal responsibility, free market, low taxes, and a strong national defense; against labor unions. Popular presidents include Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. Primary Election - election where members of the Republican and Democratic party vote for candidates to run for a specific office such as governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state; the winner from each political party then campaigns against the other in the general election in November General Election - an election where the winning candidates of each party's primary, along with third party candidates and independents, run for political offices Run-off Election - an election between candidates that did not receive 50% +1 of the vote Special Election (REAL special) - an election that is used to present a special issue to voters or fill an office vacancy Nonpartisan - an election where candidates are not officially affiliated with a political party Voting - a way for the electorate (citizens) to select candidates for political office Voting Qualifications - required criteria a person must have in order to vote; these include being 18 years of age and being a citizen of the United States, and a legal resident of a county Precinct - a voting district within a country Polling Place - location people are assigned to vote based on their residence Referendum - a dire