Foundation to Georgia's Government

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  1. 2. purpose districts Government entities created to serve a special function for the state or community.
  2. 4. The branch of government that enforces/carries out the laws.
  3. 5. A formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.
  4. 6. Motto Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage
  5. 8. Manager An individual hired by a city government who is responsible for running the day-to-day operations for the city.
  6. 9. Numbered sections of the Constitution.
  7. 10. Court The highest judicial court in a country or state.
  8. 11. Knowledge gained from experience in life.
  9. 14. Duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting.
  10. 17. A city or town.
  11. 19. Power or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law ex free speech).
  12. 21. Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature.
  13. 22. The branch of government that makes the laws.
  14. 23. of Commissioners A group of individuals that have the power to adopt ordinances and oversee the daily operations of a county’s government.
  15. 25. Official changes/correction/addition to the Constitution.
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  1. 1. Introduction of the Constitution.
  2. 3. The branch of government that interprets the laws.
  3. 7. of Powers The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
  4. 8. moral strength to resist oppression, danger, or hardship
  5. 12. Charter A written document that sets up the structure of a city government.
  6. 13. Group of people clustered together to serve as a center of politics, culture, and economics
  7. 15. and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers off the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
  8. 16. Fairness; rightfulness
  9. 18. of Rights Article 1 of the Constitution, guaranteeing such rights as freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship
  10. 20. Not too much or too little of something; self-restraint.
  11. 24. Government Local government that manages and provides services to people living in a specific county. Power and responsibility of the county government is outlined in the state constitution.