Legislative Branch
Georgia's legislative body is called
General Assembly
The Executive branch is responsible for ________ laws
Executing, Enforcing, Administrating
A state's annual income
What is the first step to making a law in Georgia
Begins with an idea and is "Drafted"
This branch is responsible for _________ laws
making
What are the main duties of the Governor?
Sign or veto bills into laws
Propose annual budget
Appoint vacant agency leaders
Commander in-chief of military
What are the top 3 (tax) sources of Georgia's Revenue
1. Income Tax
2. Sales Tax
3. Excise Tax
What happens to a bill after it has been assigned to a committee?
Bill is studied and voted on. If it passes it goes to the Senate/House floor for second reading.
List 3 qualifications for a Georgia Senate member and 3 qualifications for a Georgia House Representative member
Senate-Must be 25, Georgia Resident for 2 years, Must live in district
House- Must be 21, Georgia Resident for 2 years, must live in district
The first person to succeed (replace) the Governor is....
Lieutenant Governor
What are the 4 top (non-tax) sources of Georgia's Revenue
1. Georgia Lottery
2. Park Fees
3. Settlement Payments
4. Federal Grants
What are the 4 types of Committees
Standing Committee
Ad hoc Committee
Joint Committee
Conference Committee
What 7 agencies have ELECTED leaders
Secretary of state
Attorney General
Labor Commissioner
State School Superintendent
Agriculture Commissioner
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
5 Public Service Commissioners
What is the largest source of expenditure in Georgia
Education
If the bill is accepted by both Houses, what happens?
Sent to the Governor for approval
What are standing committees
Permanent committees that specialize on specific issues
Name 3 agencies that have leaders that are APPOINTED
Several answers...here are a few
Department of Revenue
Department of Defense
Department of Human Resources
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Transportation
Board of Regents
What are excise taxes?
"Sin Tax" Special taxes placed on items such as alcohol and tobacco products
Once the bill has made it to the Governor, what can the governor do with the bill?
The Governor may sign the bill or do nothing (it becomes law) or veto.