Separation of Powers / Checks and Balances
What is a law making branch in government?
Legislative Branch
What is the first step of a bill becoming a law?
An idea is drafted into a bill
You must be 18 years old, a resident of Georgia and the county you live in, and a _____________ in order to vote in the state of Georgia?
U.S. citizen
What does the term "revenue" mean?
Money that is brought in by the government.
What is a law known as before it is signed by the governor?
Bill
What is the name of Georgia's legislature?
General Assembly
What are the governor's options when he receives a bill?
Veto or sign into law
30 years old
Citizen for 15 years
Resident of Georgia for 6 years
Qualifications for Governor and LT. Governor
What is the biggest source of revenue for Georgia's state government?
Income tax
Where do most bills die in the lawmaking process?
In committee
The concept found within Georgia's constitution that gives each branch of government some power over the other branches. For example, the legislative branch can impeach officials from the executive and judicial branches.
Checks and Balances
All bills dealing with money (revenue and appropriations) must begin in which house of the legislature?
House of Representatives
-21 years old
-U.S. citizen
-Resident of Georgia for 2 years
-Resident of district for 1 year
Qualifications for the House of Representatives
What is the government of Georgia's largest expenditure?
Education
What is an amendment?
A major change to the constitution
Which branch is responsible for carrying out (enforcing) the laws?
Executive branch
What does it take to override the governor's veto?
2/3 vote of both houses
How long do Senators and Representatives serve in Georgia?
2 years, no term limits
Which state agency is responsible for funding schools and creating state curriculum?
Department of Education
What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
1. The bill is drafted by a Senator.
2. The bill is introduced in the Senate.
3. The bill is sent to committee.
4. The bill passes through committee with an amendment.
5. ?
The entire Senate debates and votes on the bill.
Georgia's Constitution divides the responsibilities of government among three different branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. This is known as what?
Separation of Powers
Where does most of the work in the lawmaking process take place?
Within House and Senate committees
-25 years old
-U.S. citizen
-Resident of Georgia for 2 years
-Resident of district for 1 year
Qualifications for the Georgia Senate
What is the role of state agnecies?
To help the executive branch enforce the law and take care of citizens
Name the 4 parts of the Georgia Constitution.
Preamble, Articles, Bill of Rights, Amendments