Ga Studies Government Vocab Flashcards
A system in which each branch of government is able to check, or restrain, the power of the others.
Checks and Balances
Each branch has a list of responsibilities that they each have to perform.
Separation of Powers
applies to the just and fair decisions made by the Judicial branch
Justice
describes how the state will be taxed, discusses education, discusses voting, and discusses county and city governments.
Articles
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
The opening section of the Constitution.
Preamble
applies to the use of moderation in administering laws by the Executive branch
moderation
The branch of government that interprets laws. Example: The Supreme Court.
Judicial Branch
The branch of government that enforces or carries out laws. Example: The Governor.
Executive Branch
The lawmaking branch of government. Example: The General Assembly.
Legislative Branch
applies to the Legislative branch and its making of state laws
Wisdom
A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution,
statute, regulation, judicial precedent, or other type of law.
Right
Any change in the constitution.
Amendment
