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What is the main purpose of the Georgia Constitution?
What is the main purpose of the Georgia Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT included in the basic structure of the Georgia Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT included in the basic structure of the Georgia Constitution?
What year was the current Georgia Constitution approved by citizens?
What year was the current Georgia Constitution approved by citizens?
How many articles are in the Georgia Constitution?
How many articles are in the Georgia Constitution?
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What is the Bill of Rights in the Georgia Constitution primarily intended to do?
What is the Bill of Rights in the Georgia Constitution primarily intended to do?
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Which principle is NOT identified in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag?
Which principle is NOT identified in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag?
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Which part of the Georgia Constitution includes detailed rules and procedures for the government?
Which part of the Georgia Constitution includes detailed rules and procedures for the government?
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What significant change did the 1983 Constitution introduce compared to the previous one from 1877?
What significant change did the 1983 Constitution introduce compared to the previous one from 1877?
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What must Georgia's Constitution do in relation to the U.S. Constitution?
What must Georgia's Constitution do in relation to the U.S. Constitution?
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Which comparison is true regarding the voting system for judges in Georgia versus the federal government?
Which comparison is true regarding the voting system for judges in Georgia versus the federal government?
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How does Georgia's amendment process differ from the U.S. Constitution?
How does Georgia's amendment process differ from the U.S. Constitution?
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Which of the following powers does the Georgia Governor have that differs from the U.S. President?
Which of the following powers does the Georgia Governor have that differs from the U.S. President?
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What is a characteristic of the legislative branches of both Georgia and the federal government?
What is a characteristic of the legislative branches of both Georgia and the federal government?
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What restriction exists in the Georgia Constitution that does not apply to the U.S. Constitution?
What restriction exists in the Georgia Constitution that does not apply to the U.S. Constitution?
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Which article in the Georgia Constitution covers the executive branch?
Which article in the Georgia Constitution covers the executive branch?
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What are the terms of state legislators in Georgia as compared to U.S. Senators?
What are the terms of state legislators in Georgia as compared to U.S. Senators?
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Study Notes
Georgia State Government
- Georgia's current constitution was written in 1977 and approved by citizens in 1983.
- This was the most extensive rewrite since 1877.
- The goal was to create a constitution that was clearer, more flexible, and concise.
- The constitution includes a preamble, a bill of rights, 11 articles, and amendments.
Georgia Standard of Excellence - SS8CG1
- a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution (preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments) and its relationship to the United States Constitution.
- b. Explain separation of powers and checks and balances among Georgia's three branches of government.
- c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens according to the Georgia Constitution.
- d. List voting qualifications in Georgia.
- e. Identify wisdom, justice, and moderation as the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag.
Learning Target
- The learning target for this learning session is to understand the establishment of Georgia's government.
Purpose of the Georgia Constitution
- The Georgia constitution establishes the framework for state government operations.
- It outlines the laws, government offices, and rights and responsibilities of Georgia citizens.
- The document is similar to the United States Constitution in this respect.
Structure of Georgia's Constitution
- The preamble outlines the fundamental principles and purposes of the constitution.
- Article I contains the bill of rights, enumerating individual liberties.
- Eleven articles make up the bulk of the constitution, detailing rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for citizens and the state government.
Georgia's Government - Structure
- Article I: Bill of Rights
- Article II: Voting and Elections
- Article III: Legislative Branch
- Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions
- Article V: Executive Branch
- Article VI: Judicial Branch
- Article VII: Taxation and Finance
- Article VIII: Education
- Article IX: Counties and Municipal Corporations
- Article X: Amendments to the Constitution
- Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
State Constitution vs. US Constitution - Similarities
- Both constitutions contain a bill of rights.
- Both adopt the concept of separation of powers with legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Executive leaders in both have powers to appoint officials and veto bills.
- Both legislative branches (state and federal) are bicameral (Senate and House).
- Both governments allow judicial review.
State Constitution vs. US Constitution - Differences
- Georgia's Constitution is longer with detailed policies.
- Georgia voters must approve constitutional amendments, whereas there is no comparable process in the U.S.
- Georgia's Constitution mandates a balanced state budget; the U.S. Constitution does not.
- Georgia's Governor has line-item veto power, unlike the U.S. President.
- Other differences include how judges are selected, terms of legislators, and structure of the executive branch.
Additional Notes
- Georgia's constitution is a living document, used daily in government decisions.
- The constitution guides the structure of local government.
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Explore the structure and principles of the Georgia State Constitution. This quiz covers the preamble, bill of rights, articles, and the government's separation of powers. Understand voting qualifications and citizens' rights within Georgia's legal framework.
