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