the basic structure of the georgia state constitution directions: match the description with the...
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The Basic Structure of the Georgia state constitution
Directions: Match the description with the appropriate Article in
Georgia constitution
Sets out the qualifications and terms of office for both governor and
lieutenant governorPreamble
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
Provides for a State Personal Board that ensures the rights of people who work for
the state of Georgia.
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Explains the duties and powers of the
governor.
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Explains how changes, or amendments, to the Constitution can be made.
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Separation of church and statePreamble
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
Provides for a Public Service Commission that oversees utilities such as electricity and water
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Property rightsPreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Separation of PowersPreamble
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
Gives the purposes and limits of each of Georgia’s seven types of courts
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Short paragraph that gives reasons for the Constitution
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Explains who is allowed to vote in Georgia
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Steps to take in case of run-off(tie) election
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Individual RightsPreamble
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
Outlines Georgia’s unified court systemPreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Elections must be by secret ballot and law-abiding
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Explains how bills are passed into laws
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
List the reasons why the state of Georgia may tax its citizens
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Outlines the roles and functions of county and city governments
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Lists other elected positions in Georgia’s executive branch of government
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Outlines the structure of the school system at the state and local levels.
PreambleArticle I: Bill of RightsArticle II: Voting and ElectionsArticle III: Legislative BranchArticle IV: Constitutional Boards and CommissionsArticle V: Executive BranchArticle VI: Judicial BranchArticle VII: Taxation and FinanceArticle VIII: EducationArticle IX: Counties and Municipal CorporationsArticle X: Amendments to the ConstitutionArticle XI: Miscellaneous Provisions