State and Local Government Unit 8 SLM

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  1. 2. a less serious crime
  2. 6. An act committed by a juvenile. An adult would not be punished if committing the act
  3. 7. appointed officials in the executive branch
  4. 10. members of the House
  5. 12. 7 deadly sin acts
  6. 14. Provides service to retirees, employees, and the public.
  7. 15. working to maintain safety on roads
  8. 16. A November election to choose federal and state officials
  9. 17. 1) take care of one’s self 2) respect the rights of others 3) obey laws
  10. 18. Governor& Lt. Governor
  11. 19. In Georgia, senators must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, a resident of Georgia for 2 years and a senatorial district resident for a year.
  12. 20. made up of the state’s courts
  13. 21. In this system, the elected city council makes the laws.
  14. 22. To vote, you must be a US citizen, a legal state and county resident, and at least 18 years old on election day.
  15. 23. power to arrest and punish criminals
  16. 24. A group that works together to achieve common goals. Democrat/Republican
  17. 25. the system that gives the three branches different powers and restrictions.
  18. 26. act that would be a crime if it was committed by an adult
  19. 27. Casey Cagle
  20. 28. Legislative Branch
  21. 29. responsible for the daily operation of the city
  22. 30. Department that understand the world around them. (DNS)
  23. 32. Freedom of speech and religion – right to a trial by jury
  24. 33. The mayor has veto power and can propose legislations. Atlanta is under this system.
  25. 34. dividing the basic functions of government into three branches
  26. 35. Election in the US that selects candidates to run for public office
  27. 36. law making body
Down
  1. 1. The mayor has limited powers and little veto power. The mayor is the leader, but with no real power.
  2. 3. A serious crime such as murder of burglary
  3. 4. laws made by the government
  4. 5. a city with its own government
  5. 8. created for a specifically for a special job or task. These districts govern themselves
  6. 9. Helps international, small, and large businesses and companies.
  7. 11. Appellate Court – second highest court in GA
  8. 13. Informative about education-related news
  9. 15. oversees the jobs of the Georgia State Patrol
  10. 19. Adopted in 1983 – Shorter and more modern
  11. 31. Nathan Deal