Foundations of Georgia's Government
The concept that keeps one branch of government from becoming to powerful.
What is "checks and balances"?
This is the main function of the legislative branch in Georgia
What is make laws?
This person is the leader of the Executive Branch
How is the governor?
Georgia is located in this region of the United States
Southeast
What are Georgia's four major transportation systems?
Seaports, highways, airports, railroads (trains)
This document is the foundation of Georgia's Government.
The Constitution of Georgia. (based on the US Constitution)
This is the number of chambers the Georgia General Assembly has.
What is Two?
(the House of Representatives and the Senate)
This is one of the major responsibilities of the executive branch.
What is to enforce state laws?
The Appalachian Mountains are located in this region of Georgia
Blue Ridge
International tourism is one of the most important sectors of Georgia's economy and creates many jobs for the state's residents. Which major transportation system plays a key role in boosting this sector of the economy?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
This is the primary reason there are 3 branches of in our state and federal government. (think of the term)
What is Separation of Power?
They can propose a bill Georgia legislative branch
Any member of the General Assembly
(State Representative or State Senator)
This is how long 1 term for Governor of Georgia is
What is Four years?
This river borders Georgia and South Carolina
Savannah River
The state's major deepwater port is located in this Georgia city.
Savannah
18 Years Old, Live in the district, Be a US Citizen
What are the qualifications to vote in Georgia?
this is the term length for a member of the Georgia
What is two year?
(Same term length both both houses)
Name one of the elected officials in the executive branch of Georgia besides the Governor
The Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, attorney general, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of labor, commissioner of insurance, or the state school superintendent
This region includes various agricultural products, seafood and the state's largest deepwater ports
Coastal Plain
Tommy orders a hat online from a store in Lawrenceville to his home in Macon. Which mode of transportation would most efficiently get Tommy's new hat to his home.
Highways
Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage
What are the four principles of the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance?
These are the 4 major steps in the process for how a bill becomes law
What are 4 major steps?
1.A bill is proposed, 2.sent to committee for review, 3.voted on by both chambers, and then 4. sent to the Governor for approval.
Barrier islands
Sheila orders clothes from a store based in Los Angeles, California to her home in Roswell, Georgia. Which modes of transportation would most efficiently get her new clothes to her home?
Airport and highway