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17 Cards in this Set
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unicameral
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consisting of only one house or chamber as was the case in Georgia legislature from 1777 to 1789
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bicameral
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consisting of two houses or chambers. the legislature of United States and GA is this form of chamber - each having a senate and house of representative
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constitution
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the legal document that authorizes a state or natural government to exist
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confederation
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a loose union of sovereign state in which the central government is given limited power
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ratification
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final approval of a proposed action
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delegate
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a person authorized to represent others
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federal
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preamble
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an introductory statement to a legal document
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separation of power
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a division of governmental power among separate branches each with a distinct roles and powers
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checks and balances
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a plan built into U.S. and state constitutions to keep the other three branches of government from over powering each other
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Bill of Rights
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fundamental rights and freedom guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the constitutions first 10 amendments
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Articles of Confederation
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the agreement signed by the 13 original states setting the first national government for the United States in force from 1781 to 1789
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General Assembly
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the official name of Georgia's State Legislature
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Legislative
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relating to the branch of government that makes the laws
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Executive
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relating to the branch of government that carries out the laws |
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Judicial
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the part of the U.S. government that settle legal arguments, interprets, the law and decides issues of constitutionality
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GA constitution of 1777 |
Georgia's 1st attempt called by the trustees |
