Georgia Government Flashcard

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The word Department of Natural Resources MOST NEARLY means:

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Helps conserve and protect natural and cultural resources by managing state parks, historic sites, and fishing and wildlife areas

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Georgia’s Legislative Branch MOST NEARLY means:

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Called the General Assembly and is made up of the State Senate and State House of Representatives; responsibility: make laws

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The word Senate (state) MOST NEARLY means:

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General Assembly's upper chamber; includes 56 members who represent their state Senate districts

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The word Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag MOST NEARLY means:

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"I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands; Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation."

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Voting Qualifications MOST NEARLY means:

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Required criteria a person must have in order to vote; these include being 18 years of age and being a citizen of the United States

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The word Separation of Powers MOST NEARLY means:

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The constitutional rule that limits the powers of the government's powers by dividing the government into three different branches

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The word Attorney General MOST NEARLY means:

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the state’s main lawyer and provides legal advice to the executive branch; elected by statewide popular vote

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The word Checks and Balances MOST NEARLY means:

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a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power

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The word Governor MOST NEARLY means:

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the leader of Georgia’s executive branch; signs bills into law or vetoes bills and appoints leaders into some state positions; elected by statewide popular vote

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The word State Agencies MOST NEARLY means:

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the supervisor of Georgia’s elections, keeper of Georgia’s Great Seal, and custodian of the state flag and other state symbols; elected by statewide popular vote