Across
- 3. As the second highest elected official in the state
- 8. The House's presiding officer, party leader
- 9. it is a short paragraph that states the purpose of the constitution
- 13. each branch has a different role
- 14. system for each branch to "check" each others actions/powers
- 15. Establishes the relationship between a government and its people.
Down
- 1. it gives citizens rights and freedom
- 2. Highest court in Georgia
- 4. a crime, typically one involving violence
- 5. study bills before they are sent to members for debate and vote
- 6. Governor can veto laws, but the legislative can override the veto
- 7. a type of offense punishable under criminal law
- 10. can declare laws as unconstitutional
- 11. having the power to make laws.
- 12. Freedom of speech, religious, and press