Georgia Government Flashcards

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How does EACH branch of government CHECK the other branches to create BALANCE?

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The legislative branch can CHECK the executive branch by overriding a governor’s veto. The executive branch (the governor) can veto a bill passed by the legislative branch. The judicial branch can CHECK both the legislative and executive branch by saying a law is unconstitutional.

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The FIRST part of the Georgia Constitution that explains its PURPOSE.

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The Preamble

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Describe the Legislative branch of Georgia.

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It creates laws that govern the state. It has 2 chambers with different qualifications for each. The head of the branch is the Georgia General Assembly.

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What happens after a bill is drafted by a member of the legislature, but before the bill is discussed and voted on in a committee?

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The bill is given to the clerk and assigned by the presiding officer.

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The many roles of the Georgia Governor.

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MANAGES THE STATE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COMMANDER AND CHIEF WHO CAN CALL OUT THE GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD, CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO CONTROLS THE GEORGIA HIGHWAY PATROL & GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.

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The MAIN role of the Lieutenant Governor.

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To become governor if the governor can no longer serve due to illness, death, or resignation.

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The other elected officials in the Executive branch responsible for the day to day management of the state, besides the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF LABOR, SECRETARY OF STATE, STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.