Questions 1
Special purpose districts are governed by a _____, NOT city officials.
Board of directors, board members
What is both a right and responsibility of citizens?
voting
What is the one difference in requirements to serve on the GA House or Senate?
age
What is the primary way governments are funded?
tax revenue
Juvenile are able to have a trial by jury. True or False?
Civil law= NO jail time / Criminal law= jail time True or False?
true
At what percent must a bill pass in order to finally be presented to the governor?
51%
What is a group that reviews bills before they are voted on by General Assembly?
committees
Name three ways county and city governments generate funds.
Ad valorem tax, sales tax, and building permit fees
What is a synonym for the word juvenile?
youth/ young person under 18
Governors are elected by electoral vote. True or False?
False, Governors are elected by popular vote meaning ALL citizens not just selected ones can vote for Georgia's governor.
What is GA’s flag motto (______, justice, and _____)?
wisdom, moderation
Who presides over the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What is the primary way federal and state governments are funded?
income tax
What is the role of the judicial branch?
to interpret laws as unconstitutional or not
Members of the General Assembly are limited to serve only two terms in office. True or False?
False, members can continue to run for reelection after their term is done.
What is an example of a special purpose district?
MARTA, RCPS
What is the chamber of the General Assembly that represents GA’s 159 counties?
House of Representatives
What is a fancy way to refer to a property tax?
Ad Valorem
What is the role of state agencies?
to enforce laws
What is the introduction that outlines how and why a constitution is written?
preamble
What is an outline for how to run a government called?
constitution
Who presides over the Georgia Senate?
The Lieutenant Governor
What is a county government tax for special purposes like building roads and highways?
SPLOST
Name one GA state agency and tell what it does.
various answers may apply