Georgia Government
Which constitution is longer, the Georgia Constitution or the U.S. Constitution?
Georgia Constitution is longer.
How many years can the governor serve?
8 consecutive years.
To run for the House of Representatives or Senate, you must be a _____ citizen, Georgia resident for __ years, and live in your district for __ year.
U.S. citizen
Georgia resident for 2 years
Live in your district for 1 year
What are the roles of the three branches of government?
Legislative: Makes the laws.
Executive: Enforces the laws.
Judicial: Interprets and determines the constitutionality of the laws.
List which three branches apply to the principles stated in the state's motto/seal.
Wisdom - Legislative
Justice - Judicial
Moderation - Executive
As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer, the Governor must...
What are the age requirements to run for the House of Representatives and the Senate?
21 & 25
What is the purpose of "Checks and Balances?"
A system where each branch has the power to check the powers of the other branches.
List the four responsibilities of citizens in the state of Georgia.
Voting, Paying Taxes, Serving on Juries, & Volunteering
What are the requirements to run for Governor in the state of Georgia?
30+ years old, US citizen for 15 years, & Georgia resident for 6 years.
What is the main purpose of the legislative committees?
To create, amend, change, or kill a bill.
How can the General Assembly override the governor's veto of a bill?
A two-thirds vote to override.
What is the largest source of tax revenue for the Georgia government?
Income Tax
Double Jeopardy:
What are the requirements to vote in Georgia?
What are the two voting disqualifications in Georgia?
U.S. Citizen, Georgia Resident, 18+
Mentally incompetent and/or currently serving time for a felony.
Why is the Executive Branch the biggest branch in Georgia?
Many state agencies and departments fall under the jurisdiction of the executive branch
What is a conference committee?
Created when the House and Senate create different versions of a bill.
What is the purpose for "Separation of Powers?"
Allows our state government to maintain separate branches of government in order to keep any one branch from exercising the distinct functions of another.
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
A brief statement that identifies the fundamental purposes and principles for which the Georgia Constitution stands.
What is the name given to the eight elected officials for the Executive Branch?
Elected Constitutional Officers
What is the next step when one body of the General Assembly votes and approves a bill?
If it is approved, it is sent over to the other house.
Which branch is responsible to determine the types of revenue sources and the terms by which they operate.
Legislative Branch