Government Vocabulary
This branch oversees the making of laws
Legislative
The name of GA's Legislation
General Assembly
Who is the like the President and Vice President of a state?
Governor and Lt. Governor
How long is a presidents term
4 years
Why do we have checks and balances
So no one group or person has too much power
This branch interprets the laws
Judicial
The mayor of Carrollton
Betty Cason
Give an example of a law that has been passed and is now applied in courts in Georgia.
Amys Law
How long is a governor term
4 years
What is a veto
Denial of a law
This branch enforces the law
Executive
The Lt. Gov is in what branch?
Excutive
Explain who should have been governor during the three governors controversy
Lt. Governor
What is checks and balances
A system to keep one branch or person from having too much power.
What is the county seat of Carroll County?
25 or over
This person is 2nd in command in the Executive Branch
Lt. Governor
The Governor of GA
Brian Kemp
This branch of government approves the budget submitted by the governor
Legislative
Are there term limits for Governors?
Yes
Where did the concept of counties originate?
England
This person is in control of the Executive Branch
Governor
The name of the Governor that died in 1946, starting the 3 governors controversy.
Eugene Talmadge
This person has the authority to veto a bill that has been approved
Governor
How many houses or chambers are in the GA General Assembly if it is Bicameral
2
What is the difference between capitol and capital?
Capitol- Building
Capital- City