Georgia State and Local Government Review Flashcards
what is the preamble
brief statement that describes the purpose of the consitution
what does the preamble not do
assign any powers to state government or limits government action
which article is the bill of rights found in
article 1
what does the bill of rights do
guarantees rights to individuals
what does article 2 do
established qualifications for voting and rules for elections
what does article 3 do
establishes structure of power given to legislative branch
what does article 4 do
sets up governmental bodies
what does article 5 do
establishes offices and power of the governor and lieutenant governor
what does article 6 do
establishes state court system
what does article 7 do
taxation and finance
what does article 8 do
education
what does article 9 do
counties and municipal corps
what does article 10 do
amendments to the consitutiton
what does article 11 do
other provisions
true or false: the US constitution is superior to the georgia one
true
