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 is the role of political parties?
To give voters a choice
100
What do we call the Legislative branch that has 2 houses?
bicameral
100
What are the qualifications for a GA Senator?
25 years of age, 2 years as a citizen, and 1 year as a resident (25,2,1)
200
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
200
What is a responsibility of every citizen in Georgia?
pay taxes
200
What do we call a less serious crime?
Misdemeanor
200
Which house in GA has 180 members?
House of Representatives
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
What are the two main political parties in Georgia?
Democrats and Republicans
300
What do we call a very serious crime?
Felony
300
Which house in GA has 56 members?
Senate
300
What is GA's main source of revenue?
Income taxes
400
What do we call the system that ensures equal power among the branches?
Checks and balances
400
What do we call cases involving disputes between two or more parties (citizen vs. citizen)...Judge Judy
Civil Case
400
What does a Grand Jury decide?
If a person accused should be charged and stand trial
400
What are the qualifications for a Governor in GA?
30 years of age, 15 years as a citizen, and 6 years a residence (30, 15, 6)
400
What is GA's largest expenditure?
Education
500
Who is the presiding officer of the Georgia Senate?
Lt. Governor
500
What do we call cases involving violations of the law (citizen vs. law)
Criminal Cases
500
What does reapportionment mean?
Georgia's districts should have equal population
500
What are the qualifications for a GA House of Representative?
21 years of age, 2 years as a citizen, and 1 year as a resident (21,2,1)
500
If the governor vetoes a bill, how many house votes can override the governor's veto?
2/3
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