GA Constitution
What is the part of the constitution that is a list of rights of citizens
Bill of Rights
What are the qualifications in order for citizens to vote?
-18 years old
-U.S. Citizen
-Georgia resident
-not a felon
What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?
General Assembly
Who can come up with an idea for a bill
The Governor/Lieutenant Governor
What are the names of the various "chapters" of the Constitution?
The Articles
What is the purpose of separation of powers?
It keeps one branch from being too powerful
What is the primary goal of the legislative branch?
To make laws.
Where is most of the lawmaking work done?
In the committee system
What is the primary role of the executive branch?
What is both a responsibility and a right of citizens?
Voting
If a governor vetoes a law, is this separation of powers or checks and balances?
checks and balances
What is the name of the two chambers of the legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
Why is the committee system important?
It divides up the work and makes it more efficient
What is the name of the second in command for the executive branch?
Lieutenant Governor
What is the preamble of the Constitution?
The first section of the Constitution that outlines the reasons for the document and purpose.
What are the four principles of the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag?
Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, Courage
What does bicameral legislature mean?
When the legislative body has two chambers/houses.
What does the governor do in making laws?
Signing into laws or vetoing them.
Can you name any of the state agencies we learned in class?
Secretary of State, Department of Education, Attorney General, Department of Labor, Department of Insurance, Department of Agriculture
What are the 7 similarities between the GA Constitution and US Constitution?
Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments, Three branches of government, bicameral legislature, checks and balances
Where does Georgia get most of it's revenue (money)?
What are the differences in qualifications for a Senator or House Member?
Age is the only difference. 25 to be a Senator and 21 to be a House member.
Do most bills become laws?
No, most of them are killed in the committee phase.
What is the importance of the state agencies?
to help enforce/implement the laws of the executive branch