Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
mixed
mixed 2
100
how old does a GA senate member have to be
25
100
what is the age qualification for a governor and L.T governor
30 years of age
100
What is the highest court within the state?
Supreme Court
100
True or False: A decision made by the Supreme Court can be appealed to the Senate.
False
100
What are the powers given to the governor in the GA constitution.
Formal Powers
200
Representative must be at least how many years old?
21 years of age
200
How is the L.T governor elected?
Elected by popular vote. (governor is also elected during this time and but runs separately)
200
What is the difference between felony and misdemeanor?
Felony- serious crime with a year or more in jail and a higher bail price Misdemeanor- less serious crime with 1-12 months in jail
200
A juvenile is a citizen under the age of?
17
200
Which department protects the states people and property.
Department of Public Safety
300
How many members in the house of representatives and in the Senate?
House of Representatives-180 members Senate- 56
300
For how many years can a governor be elected, also how many consecutive terms
4 years, 2 terms
300
What is the definition of Due Process Law?
Court makes sure that everyone is protected from any abuse from the government
300
Difference between Delinquent Act and Status act
Delinquent Act- Act that is a crime if committed by an adult Status Act- Act that isn't a crime if committed by an adult
300
The heads of GA department report to who?
Governor
400
Ga General Assembly meets each year for how many days?
40 day session
400
What are the governors three types of Formal powers?
Executive (makes sure laws are enforced) Legislative (vetos bills or signs them) Judicial (appoint state justices)
400
What is Grand Jury and Trial Jury?
Grand Jury: determines if there is enough evidence to charge a person with a felony Trial Jury: citizens determine if a person is guilty or innocent.
400
True or False? Juvenile can be arrested?
False cannot be arrested but taken under custody
400
true or false? Secretary of state is a member of the executive branch
true
500
What does the Ways and Means committee do?
Tax bills
500
who has the most power/control when appointing officials in the GA state government?
Governor
500
How is the chief justice chosen
By other justices
500
True or False? Students don't have a legal right to a free education
False- Students DO have a legal right
500
Who is the state chiefs legal officer?
Attorney General
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