Be a Responsible Citizen
How old do you have to be to vote in Georgia
18
What is the introduction of the constitution called?
The preamble
Freedom of speech, bearing arms, and freedom to assemble are all examples of what?
Rights
The political party with the fewest representatives are called what?
The minority party
The political party in the General Assembly with the most members is called what?
The majority party
What are the two houses of the Georgia legislature?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Where does the majority of work take in the General Assembly?
In committees
You must be registered with a political party in order to vote. True or False?
False
The constitution consists of 11 what?
Articles
Voting, participating in juries, and paying taxes are all examples of what?
Responsibilities
What is the first process for a bill on its way to become law?
It is assigned to a committee
The Supreme Court can rule laws passed by the legislature as unconstitutional. This is an example of what?
Checks and balances
A member of the General Assembly serves a term of how many years?
Two years
What is the leader of the Senate called?
President of the Senate
In what month are general elections held in Georgia?
November
In Georgia's constitution, from where does all government originate?
The people
Who is responsible for taking the first step in preparing Georgia's budget?
What happens to a bill if the legislature passes it and the governor neither signs it or vetoes it?
It still becomes law.
Stopping the governor who is abusing their powers is an example of what?
Checks and balances
Two thirds
What type of committee works to reconcile House and Senate versions of a similar bill?
A conference committee
What financial responsibility do citizens have to the government?
Paying taxes
When was Georgia's most recent constitution adopted?
1983
How many constitutions have Georgia had?
10
What type of committee is permanent and deals with a specific area of concern?
A standing committee
Dividing the responsibilities of government among several branches is known as what?
Separation of powers
Who is the highest ranking member of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What is the main benefit of the committee system in the General Assembly?
Committees save time by reviewing and editing bills before they are presented to the entire House
How can a citizen make the most impact on the government?
Vote in elections
What does the first article of the constitution deal with?
In the Georgia General Assembly the President of the Senate is also who?
The lieutenant governor
What type of committee has members from both houses?
A joint committee
What type of committee works between legislative sessions on special issues?
An interim committee
Why is it important to have separation of powers?
It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
What is the most likely reason for a project or program to be included in the state's budget?
It's benefit to the people and cost effectiveness.