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  1. 1. according to the rights of juvenile offenders, this is not allowed to be made public
  2. 5. duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting.
  3. 8. the top source of revenue for local governments. Taxes placed on homes, cars, etc.
  4. 9. type of law that deals with crimes being committed
  5. 12. Age you must be to run for State Senate
  6. 15. this group can approve a Municipal Charter in order for a city, town, or village to be established
  7. 17. Age you must be to run for State House of Representatives
  8. 19. system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power.
  9. 21. the largest sector of our economy - it includes everything from doctors, lawyers, salespeople, teachers, and many other jobs.
  10. 23. major source of revenue for local governments. It is added onto the price of goods you buy at the store.
  11. 27. Branch of government that makes laws. They also have the power to impeach officials
  12. 28. form of local government made up of a mayor and a council that make decisions and enforce local laws
  13. 29. once you are over this age you are no longer considered a juvenile in criminal court
  14. 30. behaviors that are considered a status offense and can only be committed by a juvenile
  15. 31. the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia's citizens and government.
  16. 33. Example of a Special-Purpse district. Atlanta's public transportation system.
  17. 34. the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government. 3 branches of government.
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  1. 2. the number of counties in Georgia
  2. 3. government protections for citizens found in the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Georgia Bill of Rights.
  3. 4. a list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions.
  4. 6. When president/governor rejects a bill proposed by the legislative branch
  5. 7. form of local government that was established to serve people living in rural areas, in order to give them access to local government services.
  6. 10. governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws.
  7. 11. Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and overturning them if they are unconstitutional
  8. 13. according to the rights of juvenile offenders, these must be present before being questioned
  9. 14. This group makes Georgia's laws.
  10. 16. 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 and the Atlanta Airport.
  11. 17. Term length for all members of the Georgia General Assembly
  12. 18. a special puroose sales tax that citizens vote for and helps to improve parks and other projects.
  13. 19. written document that sets up a city’s structure.
  14. 20. the sector of our economy that relies on Georgia's warm sub-tropical climate
  15. 22. city
  16. 24. this is a right AND a responsibility
  17. 25. behaviors that are considered crimes for adults or juveniles
  18. 26. type of law that deals with issues between two private parties
  19. 32. Leader of Georgia's Executive Branch