1. Constitution is the foundation of Georgia's Government. It outlines the structure of the government. The Constitution of Georgia is composed of a Preamble and 11 Articles.
2. The different branches of the government are Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The Legislative branch has the power to make all laws. The Executive branch is vested with the ff. powers: i. Law enforcement; ii. Commander in Chief; iii. Veto power; and iv. Writs of election. The Judicial branch has the power to interpret the laws.
3. Legislative: President of the Senate -> presiding officer of the Senate; Speaker of the House of Representative -> presiding officer of the houseExecutive: Governor -> i. Law enforcement; ii. Commander in Chief; iii. Veto power; and iv. Writs of election. Judicial: Chief Justice -> Chief presiding and administrative officer of the Supreme Court
4. The Governor can appoint the ff:
- Adjutant General
- Administration
- Banking
- Budget
- Civil Rights
- Consumer Affairs
- Corrections
- Economic Development
- Emergency Management
- Finance
- Health
- Information Systems
- Natural Resources
- Revenue
- Social Services
- State Police
5. Georgia Council for the Arts empowers the arts industry in Georgia and artists around the state to cultivate healthy, vibrant communities that are rich in civic participation, cultural development and economic prosperity.
