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What is the principle of government which gives power to the branches to help control the other two?
checks and balances
100
How old must you be to be Governor?
30
100
What is the minimum voting age in Georgia?
18
100

What are amendments?

changes to the US or GA constitution

100

How are judges selected in Georgia?

non-partisan statewide elections

200
What is the name of Georgia's Legislative Branch?
General Assembly
200
The leader of the House of Representatives is called ?
Speaker of the House
200
This is held in Georgia in November of every even-numbered year
general election
200
How many Georgia state senators are there?
56
200

List 3 responsibilities of the citizen

paying taxes, voting, jury duty, registering for selective service

300
What is the principle of government that splits governmental responsibilities between three groups?
separation of powers
300
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
300

What are the qualifications needed to vote in the state of Georgia?

18, US citizen, resident of the county you're voting in, registered to vote

300
How many Georgia House of Representatives are there?
180
300

What is the job of the legislative branch?

To make laws

400
Which branch of government has ultimate power?
None - they all share power
400
How long must you be a resident of Georgia before running for Governor?
6 years
400
What is the county residency requirement to vote in Georgia?
You must live in the county you vote in
400

Which branch of government interprets the law?

judicial branch

400

What are 3 responsibilities of the legislative branch?

Make laws, redistricting every 10 years, pass the state budget, serve on committees

500

What is the key difference between adding amendments to the GA constitution and the US constitution?

Amendments are voted on at the state level before being added to the GA constitution

500

What qualifications are needed to become a member of the General Assembly?

21 for House or 25 for Senate, GA resident for 2 years, lived in district for 1 year. 

500

What are the 2 dominate political parties in our state?

Democrats and Republicans

500

What is the role of state agencies?

They help the governor enforce the law and get citizens what they need 

500
Every 10 years a _____________ is conducted to determine how many people live in each district
Census