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General Government
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
Local Government
100
What are Georgia's two political parties?
What are the Republicans and Democrats
100
The role of this branch
What is to create laws
100
The executive branch _______ the law
What is enforces
100
The two types of courts in Georgia's court system
What are appellate and trial courts
100
Name the two types of local government
What is city and county
200
The beginning of Georgia's constitution is set up with
What is a preamble?
200
Three qualifications to become a member of Senate
What is - be age 25 - live in GA for 2 years - be US Citizen
200
The executive branch is the _________ branch in the state of Georgia.
What is the largest
200
Judges in Georgia can receive their position through
What is being appointed or elected
200
The form of city government where the mayor has no real power
What is a weak mayor council
300
It is necessary to be how old to vote in the state of Georgia
What is 18?
300
The leader of the House of Representatives
Who is Speaker of the House
300
The governor can only serve ______ ______ terms whereas the lt. governor can serve an _________ amount of terms.
What is two consecutive; unlimited
300
Define jurisdiction
What is the area the law can cover
300
The form of government where the city council has legislative powers and the city manager handles the budget and other city functions
What is the council-manager form
400
Georgia's branches have a limit that allows them not to become more powerful than the others
What is checks and balances
400
The leader of the Senate
Who is Lieutenant Governor
400
The state agencies ensure that the _______ _______ is followed (2 words)
What is the Georgia Constitution
400
The two appellate courts in Georgia
What is the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals
400
A part of the government that is self-sufficient and performs a certain purpose
What is a special purpose government/district
500
Georgia's government gives responsibilities through
What is the separation of powers
500
The MAJORITY leader of the Senate
Who is the president pro tempore
500
Name THREE major focus areas for Georgia state agencies
What is - education - human resources - public safety - transportation - economic development -natural resources
500
What determines the court you are sent to for a trial
What is the crime you commit
500
Form of government where the mayor has executive powers and the ability to veto/approve bills.
What is a strong mayor council