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Which branch is the largest in Georgia and enforces the law?
1. Executive Branch
Who can veto bills and appoint officials?
11. Governor
What do we call a less serious crime?
21. Misdemeanor
What do we call a very serious crime?
31. Felony
What is the name for the leader of a local city government?
41. Mayor
Which branch interprets the laws?
2. Judicial
What is a responsibility of every citizen in Georgia?
12. pay taxes
What is GA's main source of revenue?
22. Collection of taxes
What is the name for a county's government leadership?
32. Board of Commissioners
What are the principles of the GA flag?
42. Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
What is the official name of Georgia's lawmaking body?
3. Georgia's General Assembly
Who decides the guilt or innocence of a juvenile offender in the state?
13. A judge
What type of act committed by a juvenile would not be considered a crime for an adult?
23. an unruly act or status offense
What do we call the Legislative branch that has 2 houses?
33. bicameral
What is GA's largest expenditure?
43. Education
What do we call the system that ensures equal power among the branches?
4. Checks and balances
What do we call cases involving violations of the law (citizen vs. law)
14. Criminal Cases
What does a Grand Jury decide?
24. If a person accused should be charged and stand trial
Lowndes County and the city of Valdosta has this form of government?
34. Council-Manager Form
What do we call cases involving disputes between two or more parties (citizen vs. citizen)
44. Civil Case
Who is the presiding officer of the Georgia Senate?
5. Lt. Governor
What is the highest court in Georgia?
15. The State Supreme Court
Courts that handle criminal cases involving minors
25. Juvenile Courts
What type of act committed by a juvenile would also be a crime for an adult?
35. A delinquent act
If the governor vetoes a bill, how can the legislative branch override the veto?
45. by 2/3rds of the members voting to approve the vetoed bill