The Governor can serve 2 consecutive terms. How many terms can the Lt. Governor serve?
unlimited terms
100
What are some formal powers of the Governor?
1)signs bills from legislature into law
2)making an annual "state of the state"address to the legislation
3)serving as commander-in-chief of the GA National Guard
4)prepare and manage the state budget
100
What document guarantees every citizen due process of the law?
U.S. Constitution
100
GA's Supreme Court justices are placed on the bench by
popular vote
200
Both the Governor and Lt. Governor have the same qualifications for election. The Governor is the most important elected official. Who does the Lt. Governor serve over in the General Assembly?
President of the Senate
200
What are some informal powers of the Governor?
1)represents GA in meetings with federal officials or other state's governors
2)issue proclamations to honor individuals, holidays, or special events
200
What is a characteristic of an appellate court?
looks over the decisions made by other courts
200
What type of jurisdiction does the State Supreme court have?
Appellate
300
What is the Governor's role in making laws?
The Governor can sign legislative bills into laws.
300
Why is the power to make appointments to boards and executive offices most important to the GA Governor?
the governor can spread his or her influence far beyond the limited powers of the governor's office
300
Who decides whether a law follows the GA Constitution?
The GA Supreme Court
300
The GA judicial branch has the power given by the state constitution to:
determine whether or not laws passed are constitutional
400
What happens to a bill when it is not vetoed or signed by the Governor?
It becomes a law
400
Who is the elected state official who controls the administration of the state and federal education funds?
State School Superintendent
400
How long are GA Supreme Court justices elected to serve?
6 years
400
What 2 parties are most likely to be found in a civil law trial?
Defendent and plaintiff
500
What are the qualifications to serve as Governor of GA?
1)Be at least 30 years old
2)U.S. citizen for at least 15 years
3)Resident of GA at least the past 6 years
500
What is the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia?
Proposal, committee action, floor action, conference, passage, action by governor
500
What is the difference between civil and criminal cases?
criminal cases involve hte state and someone accused of a crime
500
How is a civil case different from a criminal case?