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Basic Structure of Georgia Constitution |
11 Articles 89 pages Has rules rights and regulations Approved in 1983 |
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Article 1 |
Bill of Rights |
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Article 2 |
Voting and elections |
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Article 3 |
Legislative Branch |
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Article 4 |
Constitutional Boards and Commissions |
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Seperation of Powers |
Legislative makes laws Judicial determines the constitutionality of laws Executive enforces laws |
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Checks and Balances |
Similar to Seperation of power If general assembly passer a law governor can veto it Congress with enough votes can override veto If unconstitutional it's null and void |
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Rights of Citizens |
Freedom of speech religion press and life liberty and property There will be no whipping for crime |
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Voting Qualifications |
Must be US citizen Must be 18 Must be legal resident of Georgia |
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Types of elections |
Primary- Republican and democratic party vote for special offices (governer)in July or August General- election where the winners from both primaries compete for office Special- an election for voters to fill a vacancy |
