A | B |
Bill of Rights | Citizen Rights |
Preamble | Paragraph with a Purpose |
Voting | Qualifications: Age, Residence, Citizenship |
Constitution | Divide the powers of government between three branches |
School Districts | Example of Special Purpose Governments |
Georgia Legislature | Grants permission to form a city |
Single Service | Provided by a Special Purpose District |
Flag Motto | Wisdom, Justice, Moderation |
MARTA | Atlanta Special Purpose District |
Criminal | Not eligible to vote |
Separation of Powers | Divides government branches |
County Government | May impose a SPLOST tax |
Checks and Balances | Example is Senate confirming Governor's appointment |
General Assembly | Head of Georgia's Legislative Branch |
Citizen Responsibilities | Paying Taxes, Jury Duty, Obeying Laws |
Local Government Funding | Sales Tax, Excise Tax, Ad Valorem Tax |
Veto | Example of Executive check on Legislative Branch |