Semester Review - Government

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Across
  1. 3. Leader of Georgia's Executive Branch
  2. 6. governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws.
  3. 9. form of local government that was established to serve people living in rural areas, in order to give them access to local government services.
  4. 10. this is a right AND a responsibility
  5. 11. written document that sets up a city’s structure.
  6. 14. Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and overturning them if they are unconstitutional
  7. 16. Example of a Special-Purpse district. Atlanta's public transportation system.
  8. 17. the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government. 3 branches of government.
  9. 18. duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting.
  10. 20. major source of revenue for local governments. It is added onto the price of goods you buy at the store.
  11. 22. form of local government made up of a mayor and a council that make decisions and enforce local laws
  12. 25. behaviors that are considered a status offense and can only be committed by a juvenile
  13. 26. behaviors that are considered crimes for adults or juveniles
  14. 27. the top source of revenue for local governments. Taxes placed on homes, cars, etc.
Down
  1. 1. once you are over this age you are no longer considered a juvenile in criminal court
  2. 2. government protections for citizens found in the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Georgia Bill of Rights.
  3. 4. the number of counties in Georgia
  4. 5. When president/governor rejects a bill proposed by the legislative branch
  5. 7. This group makes Georgia's laws.
  6. 8. the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia's citizens and government.
  7. 12. Branch of government that makes laws. They also have the power to impeach officials
  8. 13. city
  9. 15. system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power.
  10. 19. Type of local government that provides a single service to a limited area. They collects revenue in the form of fees from citizens or businesses that use services. Examples include MARTA, Schools, and the Atlanta Airport.
  11. 21. a special puroose sales tax that citizens vote for and helps to improve parks and other projects.
  12. 23. a list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions.
  13. 24. this group can approve a Municipal Charter in order for a city, town, or village to be established