Legislative Branch
What is a law making branch in government?
Legislative Branch
What is the first step of a bill becoming a law?
An idea for a law
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?
What is Money that is brought in by the government? Incoming money
What is a law known as before it is signed by the governor?
What is a Bill?
How long is a Governor's Term in Office?
4
What is the name of Georgia's legislature?
General Assembly
What are the governor's options when he receives a bill?
What is Veto or
Sign into law?
(Table it) Leave it on desk for 40 days---then it WILL become a law
Name two things that would prevent somebody from voting in Georgia.
-Serving time for a felony
- Ruled mentally Incompetent by a judge
What is the biggest source of revenue for Georgia's state government?
What is Income tax?
Where do most bills die in the lawmaking process?
What is In committee?
How many years can a Governor be in office before they must sit out an election cycle.
8
Name the two houses of the Georgia General Assembly. (bi-cameral)
What is Senate and House of Representatives ?
All bills dealing with money (revenue and appropriations) must begin in which house of the legislature?
What is House of Representatives?
-21 years old
-U.S. citizen
-Resident of Georgia for 2 years
-Resident of district for 1 year
What is Qualifications for the House of Representatives?
What is the government of Georgia's largest expenditure?
What is Education?
What is an amendment?
What is A major change to the constitution?
To run for the office of Governor, you must be 30 years old, a resident of GA for at least 6 years, and a U.S. citizen for at least ______ years.
15
The qualifications for holding a Senate or House of Representative offices are the same except for ___________.
What is the age restriction- 25+ for Senate, 21+ for House of Representatives
What does it take to override the governor's veto?
What is a 2/3 vote of agreement from both houses?
How long do Senators and Representatives serve in Georgia?
What is 2 years, no term limits?
What is the 2nd largest form of revenue for state governments in Georgia?
What is Sales Tax?
Wisdom _________________, and ________________ and courage are the three principles to the Pledge of Allegiance to Georgia's flag.
What is justice and moderation?
A Governor is the Commander in Chief of Georgia's military. What is the military of Georgia called?
The Georgia National Guard
The Georgia Senate has ________ members?
What is 56?
Where does most of the work (research, studying, creating, amending bills) in the lawmaking process take place?
What is Within House and Senate committees?
-25 years old
-U.S. citizen
-Resident of Georgia for 2 years
-Resident of district for 1 year
What is Qualifications for the Georgia Senate?
Give an example of non-tax revenue that Georgia's government brings in.
What are Fees, lottery, or licenses?
Name the 4 parts of the Georgia Constitution.
What is Preamble, Articles, Bill of Rights, Amendments?
The Governor can call for a special session if needed. If called, who goes back into session?
The General Assembly (or house and senate)