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Why is the legislative branch of government the closest to the
people?
Its members must seek re-election every two years
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True or False: The Reapportionment Committee is a
standing committee?
FALSE
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What happens when a house and a senate version of a bill differ after being passed by
their respective bodies?
The bill is referred to a conference committee for compromise rewording.
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Election districts for both houses of the state legislature
are re-drawn every______ years.
10 years
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How many consecutive terms in office can be
served by the lieutenant governor?
Unlimited. There are no term limits set for this office.
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Georgia’s stable economy during national times of
recessions and depressions is a result of what?
Georgia’s Constitution requires a balanced budget.
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Each member of the state legislature is elected to a ____
year term.
two
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Which qualification is NOT a requirement to be elected
lieutenant governor of Georgia?
A) Must be a citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years B) Must be at least 30 years oldC) Must be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years D) Must be at least 25 years old
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A principle of government that divides the government into three branches; each with its
own duties and responsibilities?
Separation of Powers
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What is a written proposal for a law?
A Bill
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What is NOT a duty or responsibility of the governor?
A. Commander-in-chief of the Georgia National Guard B. Presiding officer of the state senateC. Making the annual “State of the State” address D. Managing the state’s budget
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Who is the state’s chief legal officer?
Georgia Attorney General
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What is the official name of the state legislature?
The Georgia General Assembly
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Who presides over the Georgia House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
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Which is NOT a requirement to serve in the Georgia senate?
A) must be a citizen of the United StatesB) must be at least 30 years oldC) must be a citizen of Georgia for at least two yearsD) must be a resident for one year of the district from which elected
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How long is a single term in office for a member of the Georgia General Assembly?
Two year terms
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True or false, Georgia’s governor has the final say on if a bill becomes a
law?
False, the Georgia assembly may override a The Governor's veto.
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A permanent committee, one that meets every session is called
what?
Standing Committees
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Before being voted on by the full house of representatives or senate, who must review and approve all
bills?
House or Senate Committees
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Which of the following correctly traces the steps of how a bill becomes a law in Georgia?
A) Bill is proposed, sent to the governor, voted on by each house, assigned to a committeeB) Written by citizen, signed by the governor, voted on by the citizens, published as lawC) Bill is proposed, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, sent to governorD) Written by citizen, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, voted on by citizens
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Which chamber of the state legislature is the ONLY one that confirms (approves)
government appointments made by the governor?
Senate
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The _______________ committee’s bills deal with the states’ laws and
court system.
Judiciary
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How can the General Assembly pass a bill over a governor's veto?
General Assembly can override a veto by a 2/3 majority of both the
Senate and the House.
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The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to …
A)the federal government and certain powers to the state government.B) each of the three branches of the government.C) state and municipal government.D) the people.
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How many consecutive terms in office can be served by a member of
the state legislature?
Elected by popular vote to a two year term with no term
limits
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What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the Georgia
House of Representatives?
Must be at least 21 years of age
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The task of turning an idea into a law belongs to?
The legislature
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What is the purpose of an appropriation act?
They allow state agencies to spend money.
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Every two years each member the state legislature is elected by voters in what?
A legislative district
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The _______ can call legislators back into special sessions to
handle emergency situations.
Georgia’s Governor
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Where does most of the real work of lawmaking in Georgia take place?
In committees
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A group of legislators organized by subject area every legislative
session is known as what?
A standing committee
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What could the governor do if he disapproved of a specific
item in a bill?
The governor could use a line item veto to change that part of the bill.
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What does it mean to amend a law?
To change a law
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Any bill to raise or spend money must originate where?
The Georgia House of Representatives
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To which legislative committee are spending bills assigned?
Appropriations Committee
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Who presides over the Georgia state senate?
Lieutenant Governor
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___________ committee – works on assigned issues and concerns between sessions of
the legislature
Interim
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What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia
governor may serve as the state’s chief executive officer?
Eight8
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Who becomes Georgia’s chief executive officer if both the governor and the lieutenant
governor are unable to serve?
Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Representative bodies allow the people to do what through their elected
officials?
Rule indirectly
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What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the
governor does not veto it, but does not sign it?
After ten days in session it will become a law without the
governor's signature.
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What vote is required in the house of
representatives in order for a bill to pass?
Majority of members must approve
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How many members are there in the Georgia state
Senate
56 members
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Both the governor and lieutenant governor are elected to a term of
how many years?
Four4
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Who is the state’s chief executive?
The Governor
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The drawing of new districts to make sure populations remain equal is a
process known as what?
Reapportionment
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Who is the head of the state’s Department of Education?
State School Superintendent
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Which branch of the Georgia state government makes or
passes the laws?
Legislative Body
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What does it mean to repeal a law?
To abolish a law
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Which qualification is NOT a requirement to be elected
governor of Georgia?A) Must be at least 30 years oldB) Must be a citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years C) Must be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years D) Must have a college degree
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What is the overall largest branch of state government?
Executive
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What does it mean to enact a law?
To formerly create a law.
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All activities of state government are based on what?
Laws
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To which legislative committee are tax bills assigned?
Ways and Means
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How many legislators serve in Georgia’s state senate?
56 members
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What do we call the state’s legislative branch?
Georgia’s General Assembly
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Who is the state official that can call in the National Guard in times of
crisis?
Georgia’s Governor
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Which chamber of the Georgia legislature is the ONLY one that writes
appropriations (spending) bills?
House of Representatives
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The General Assembly in Georgia passes laws, the Georgia courts declare laws
unconstitutional, and the governor vetoes laws. This is an example of what?
Checks and Balances
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The state receives most of its revenue from which type of tax?
Income Tax
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After a bill is introduced, to whom is it assigned?
The clerk assigns it to committees of both the
House and Senate.
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What explanation BEST justifies the inclusion of the separation of powers and checks and balances doctrines in
the constitution?
A) It makes a distinction among the branches of government.B) It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.C) It makes government run more smoothly.D) It streamlines government.
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What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the state senate?
Must be at least 25 years of age.
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What must a person do to be a member of the state legislature?
1. Must meet minimum age requirement (21 House & 25 Senate)
2. Be a citizen of the U.S., a citizen of GA for two years
3. Must have been a legal resident of the district from which they were elected for at least one year.
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How many members are there in the Georgia House
of Representatives?
180 members
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Who are constituents?
The people, especially voters, that live within a
legislative district
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How many legislators serve in Georgia’s House of Representatives?
180 members
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From where does all government originate?
Georgia’s Voters/People
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The largest portion of the state’s budget is spent on what?
EDUCATION