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Georgia’s State ConstitutionGeorgia's constitution creates the state government and is the highest body of laws in Georgia. Georgia first adopted a state constitution in 1777. In 1983, the current state constitution was ratified (approved). It’s the state's 10th constitution. The U.S. Constitution of 1787 creates the government of the United States and is the highest body of laws in the nation. Both William Few and Abraham Baldwin represented Georgia at the Constitutional Convention and ratified the U.S. Constitution. Both the Georgia state constitution and the U.S. Constitution set the guidelines for those who governed and outlined the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The Basic Structure of the Georgia State Constitution The state constitution is broken up into two main parts: Preamble (introductory paragraph) and 11 articles (sections). The document is 89 pages long. It is the second newest state constitution in the United States, following Rhode Island. Unlike most state constitutions, the 11 articles (sections) of Georgia’s state constitution are further subdivided into paragraphs. The Georgia state constitution outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for both citizens and the state’s government. Preamble:''To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.” 11 Articles: Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: Legislative Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: Executive Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and Finance Article VIII: Education Article IX: Counties and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the Constitution Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions ................
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