What
about
Georgia
Government
?
100
Which branch is the largest in Georgia and enforces the law?
Executive Branch
100
Who can veto bills and appoint officials?
Governor
100
What do we call a less serious crime?
Misdemeanor
100
What do we call a very serious crime?
Felony
100

What is the name for the leader of a local city government?

Mayor

200
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
200
What is a responsibility of every citizen in Georgia?
pay taxes
200

What is GA's main source of revenue?

Collection of taxes

200

What is the name for a county's government leadership?

Board of Commissioners

200
What are the principles of the GA flag?
Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
300
What is the official name of Georgia's lawmaking body?
Georgia's General Assembly
300

Who decides the guilt or innocence of a juvenile offender in the state?

A judge

300

What type of act committed by a juvenile would not be considered a crime for an adult?

an unruly act or status offense

300
What do we call the Legislative branch that has 2 houses?
bicameral
300
What is GA's largest expenditure?
Education
400
What do we call the system that ensures equal power among the branches?
Checks and balances
400
What do we call cases involving violations of the law (citizen vs. law)
Criminal Cases
400
What does a Grand Jury decide?
If a person accused should be charged and stand trial
400

What is another name for a city or town?

Municipality

400

What do we call cases involving disputes between two or more parties (citizen vs. citizen)

Civil Case

500
Who is the presiding officer of the Georgia Senate?
Lt. Governor
500

What is the highest court in Georgia?

The State Supreme Court

500

How many juvenile courts are there in the state of Georgia?

159--one for each county

500

What type of act committed by a juvenile would also be a crime for an adult?

A delinquent act
500

If the governor vetoes a bill, how can the legislative branch override the veto?

by 2/3rds of the members voting to approve the vetoed bill

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