IA3 Flashcards

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Georgia's response to Brown v. Board of Education

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In 1956, Georgia changed its state flag to incorporate the Confederate battle emblem, seen as a protest against integration.

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John Lewis's role in civil rights

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Significant speaker at the March on Washington and the March on Selma; founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Also served in Congress.

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Legislative process for a Bill

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The bill will start in the chamber it is introduced in.

It will go to the committee associated with the topic of the bill.

Then it will go to the floor of that chamber.

If passed, it goes to the other chamber to repeat the process.

Once passed on the floor of both chambers, it goes to the Governor to be passed, vetoed, or ignored.

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Lieutenant Governor's duties

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The lieutenant governor's formal duties are limited by the Georgia State Constitution to serving as the President of the Senate.

Acts as the successor of the governor whenever the governorship becomes vacant due to the governor's death or incapacity.

The lieutenant governor assumes the gubernatorial powers and duties pending the next general election in the state.

Acts as Governor when the Governor is out of state.

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Rights of Citizens

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Life, Liberty, and Property; Freedom of Religion; Freedom of Speech and Press; Right to Bear Arms; Right to Assemble and Petition; Right to Trial by Jury.

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Responsibilities of Citizens

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Vote, Pay Taxes, Obey Laws, Serve on a Jury, Selective Service.

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Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag

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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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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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- Signed by President Lyndon Johnson. - Guaranteed equal voting rights. - Prohibited segregation of public places. - Banned segregation by trade unions, schools, and employers involving the federal government. - Called for the desegregation of public schools. - Provided for equal federal funding.

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Governor Lester Maddox

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- Governor in 1967 and a supporter of segregation. - Turned away Black activists who challenged segregation at his restaurant. - His governorship was controversial; he appointed more African Americans to government positions than all previous Georgia governors combined.

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Georgia State Government: Separation of Powers

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- Legislative branch (Georgia General Assembly) makes the laws. - Executive branch (headed by the Governor) carries out and enforces the laws. - Judicial branch (headed by the Georgia Supreme Court) interprets and determines the constitutionality of the laws. - Separation of Powers: Limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government.