Foundations of Georgia's Government
The concept that keeps one branch of government from becoming to powerful.
What is separation of powers
3 rights that Georgians have based on the Constitution.
freedom of speech, hunting and fishing is regulated by the state, freedom of religious worship, banishment and whipping prohibited as punishment, voting, etc.
This is the main function of the legislative branch in Georgia
What is make laws?
This person is the leader of the Executive Branch
Who is the governor?
Lawmakers are concerned about increasing traffic congestion around Atlanta. A permanent group of legislators that regularly reviews transportation issues examines several proposals and decides which should move forward.
Which type of committee?
What is standing committee?
Three similarities between Georgia's Constitution & the U.S. Constitution
3 responsibilities Georgians have based on the Constitution
Voting, paying taxes, serving on juries, volunteering
The only committees that are permanent in the Senate and House
What are standing committees
This is the purpose of the executive branch.
What is To enforce state laws?
A tax bill passes both chambers, but each chamber included different spending priorities. Lawmakers meet to negotiate a compromise version that both the House and Senate can support.
Which type of committee?
What is a conference committee?
Name a check the legislative branch has on the executive branch.
What is override a veto with 2/3 majority vote, can impeach governor, controls funding for bills
Four parts of the Georgia Constitution
Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments
Name two duties Senators and Representatives have in the chamber they are elected to.
Make laws, serve on committees, pass budget, redistricting, vote to place constitutional amendments on ballot
This is how long 1 term for Governor of Georgia is
What is Four years?
A citizen wants to register to vote before an upcoming election.
Which executive agency?
What is the Secretary of State?
Name a check the executive has on the legislative branch.
What is veto bills, call special sessions of the General Assembly?
The qualifications for voting
What is 18 years old, live in the district/county you vote in, be a U.S. citizen, not serving time for a felony.
The age for Georgia Senators?
The age for Georgia Representatives?
Senator: 25 years old
Representative: 21 years old
Name one of the elected officials in the executive branch of Georgia besides the Governor
The Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State attorney general, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of labor, commissioner of insurance, or the state school superintendent
State officials are investigating whether a business fraud scheme targeted consumers throughout Georgia.
Which executive agency?
What is Attorney General?
Name a check the judicial branch has on the executive and legislative branches.
Can declare laws AND executive orders unconstitutional.
The four principles of the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance. Tie them to the correct branch of government
Wisdom - Legislative
Justice - Judicial
Moderation - Executive
Courage - Military
List the steps a bill takes to become law
1. Idea can come from anyone
2. Bill written by legislator
3. Bill goes through standing committee
4. Bill voted on in the originating chamber
5. Steps repeated in the other chamber
6. Bill sent to governor, governor signs, vetos or does nothing.
How many terms can the governor serve? How many can the lieutenant governor serve?
Governor: 2 terms
Lt. Gov: unlimited
A high school graduate wants information about becoming a certified teacher in Georgia.
Which executive agency?
What is the Department of Education?