Georgia's Government

All things Government

100

These are the three branches of government

Executive, Legislative, Judicial 

200

The voting age in the United States

18

300

Are the Governor and Lt. Gov always of the same political party? (democrat and republican)

No

400

The LT. Gov term lasts for how long?

4 years

500

This makes sure no branch has too much power

Checks and Balance

State Gov

100

This person has a duty as President of the Senate and also can take over for the governor if he can no longer complete his term in office.

What is the lieutenant governor?

200

This person has to be 21 years old, be a U.S. citizen, live in the state of Georgia for 2 years, and in their district for 1 year.

What is a representative?

300

True or False: The state government hires local police and fireman

False- local government hires local firemen an police

400

Does the state government fund highways, county dirt roads, or both?

Highway

500

This person overseeas the House of Represenatives at the state level

Who is the Speaker of the House - David Ralston

Executive

100

This person has to be 30 years old, be a US citizen for 15 years, and have lived in Georgia for 6 years.

What is a governor?

200

Subdivisions of the state that carry out certain government functions.

Counties

300

This election is held when there is no one who gets more than 50% of the vote, and they need another election to be held between the top two vote getters.

What is a runoff?

400

This is the power the executive has over the legislative branch.

What is veto legislation?

500

Only former Georgia Governor to be elected President of the US

Jimmy Carter

Judicial

100

This person has to practice law for seven years, live in the district they serve, and have lived in Georgia for three years.

What is a judge?

200

This court can declare a law unconstitutional in relationship to the Georgia Constitution.

What is the Georgia Supreme Court?

300

This branch of government listens to cases dealing with felonies and serious crimes for the first time.

Judicial

400

Skipping school would be considered this type of act.

What is delinquent or unruly?

500

When a person under 17 gets in trouble, he/she would go to this court

Juvenile court

Local/Special Gov.

100

These are districts created to enforce state law.

What are counties?

200

These are the main governmental authority in counties.

What are county commissioners?

300

How many counties are in GA

159

400

This person is in charge of a city government

What is a mayor?

500

What is the county seat of Carroll County?

Carrollton