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R2 Citizens Miescellaneous
100
One of the 3 branches of gov't that includes paying a ticket?
What is the Judicial Branch?
100
The branch that includes a line veto...?
What is the executive branch?
100
How many working days out of the year is the state legislature/General Assembly in session?
40 working days
100
The prosecution on criminal files?/ Describe three reasons why political parties are important in government?
Prosecuter or the government/ - Bring belief -Candidates the executive branch -
100
Where does most of the state of GA's expenditures come from? Where does the state of GA get most of its revenue or income from?
Expenditures: approximately 56% on Education/ Revenues or income: income taxes
200
Which of Georgia's three branches of gov't includes proposing a spending bill?
The Legislative Branch
200
A branch that includes the Speaker Pro Tempore and the President Pro Tempore...?
What is the Executive Branch?
200
Which principle of gov't divides the 3 branches equally to prevent one group or person having too much power?
Separation Of Powers
200
What is civil law? Provide two examples./ State and federal is to income taxes as state and local is to what?
The disputes between 2 or more persons or groups. (e.g.) domestic violence,.../ sales taxes
200
Serving on a jury, voting in elections, and paying taxes are all examples of what?/ Which principle of gov't includes a system of checks, as well as, promotes each branch working together?
Responsibilities (of citizenship)/ Checks& Balances and Separation of Powers
300
Which of Georgia's 3 branches of government includes proposing the budget?
Who is the Governor or what is the Executive Branch?
300
Which part of Georgia's constitution describes how our state is organized?
What are the Articles?
300
How many years does someone have to be a resident of Georgia to be elected to the Senate and/or House of Representatives?
2 years
300
If a person 17 or younger makes any of the 7 deadly sins, will he be taken into custody as an adult or juvenile?/ A juvenile that doesn't attend school is what?
As an adult because he committed any of the 7 deadly sins/ A torrent
300
What is the term of office for governor and lietenant governor?
Gov- 4 yrs in 2 consecutive terms Lt.Gov- unlimited
400
How do the court systems differ from the legislative and executive branches?
They wait for action to come to them.
400
What is the title of the person who files the charges in criminal cases?
"Prosecutor"
400
Which type of taxes/funds are collected by BOTH state and local governments?
Sales taxes
400
What happens or classifies a juvenile that runs away from home?
The juvenile is taken into custody by the police
400
In what part of GA's legislative branch does the real "lawmaking" take place?/ Which of the 4 committees includes both the senate and the house of representatives who work on special issues?
Committees/ Joint Committee
500
What is the role of the executive branch in Georgia's state government?
to administer and carry out programs created by the legislature.
500
Describe the role of the judicial branch in Georgia's government?
To interpret the state constitution, protect legal rights of citizens.
500
Which principle of gov't allows for powers to be shared between the states and the national government?
What is Federalism?
500
List and describe the specific steps in which a bill officially becomes a law./ For how many days can a bill sit on the gov's desk and become a law w/out the gov's signature?
Introduced in a house committee hearing approved goes to other house, if passed gov. can sign into law/ 10 years
500
What are the qualifications for someone to serve as governor and lieutenant governor?
Gov- 2 consecutive terms of four year terms; in order to be elected, must be at least 30 yrs of age, citizen of the U.S. for 15 years, resident of GA. for 6 yrs. Lt. Gov- same qualifications as gov. except for the fact their terms are unlimited.