SS8CG1 Describe the foundations of Georgia’s government

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Changes made to the Georgia and/or the U.S. Constitutions.

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Amendments

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A list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions.

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Bill of Rights

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The document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia’s citizens and government.

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Georgia State Constitution

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An election where candidates are not officially affiliated with a political party.

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Nonpartisan

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The opening statements of the Georgia and the U.S. Constitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the documents.

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Preamble

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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.

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Checks and Balances

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The elected executive of the state; serves a four year term.

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Governor

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The constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government.

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Separation of Powers

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The power held by the executive branch to reject a law; vetoes can be overturned.

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Veto

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A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.

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Juries