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State Government and
Branches
What is the maximum
number of consecutive years
that a Georgia governor may
serve as the state’s chief
executive officer?
Eight
8
List an example of State of Georgia Government
Official that is appointed by the a governing
board.
Director of the GA
Bureau of
Investigations
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
The governor writes an
opinion piece to the editorial
page of the AJC about the
issues of Snowpocalypse
2014. This an example of the
Governor’s what?
Informal Powers
Give an example of State of Georgia
Government Constitutional Officer.
Secretary of State or
Attorney General
Give an example of State of Georgia
Government official that is appointed
by the governor.
Director of Safety
Which chamber is considered to be
closer to the people?
The Lower, or House
of Representatives
The governor giving the State of the
State Address is an example of the
Governor’s what?
Formal Powers
Give an example of a
legislative committee
that is not a standing
committee.
Reapportionment
Committee
What happens when a house
and a senate version of a bill
differ after being passed by
their respective bodies?
The bill must be sent to a
conference committee for
rewording.
What happens to a bill passed
by the legislature if the
governor does not veto it, but
does not sign it?
Governor may sign the bill or
veto it or let it become a law
without signature.
What vote is required in
the house of
representatives in order
for a bill to pass?
2/3 majority
How many consecutive
terms in office can be
served by the Lieutenant
governor?
There are no Term
limits set for this
office.
Georgia’s stable economy
during national times of
recessions and
depressions is a result of
what?
Georgia’s Constitution
requires a balanced
budget.
Both the governor and
lieutenant governor are
elected to a term of how
many years?
Four
4
Who is the state’s
chief executive?
The Governor
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 old
C) Must be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years
D) Must be at least 25 years old
A principle of government
that divides the government
into three branches; each
with its own duties and
responsibilities?
Separation of
powers
Who is the head of the state’s
Department of Education?
State School
Superintendent
Which branch of the Georgia
state government makes or
passes the laws?
Legislative Body
What is NOT a duty or
responsibility of the
governor?
Commander-in-chief of the Georgia National Guard
Presiding officer of the state senate
Making the annual “State of the State” address
Managing the state’s budget
Who is the state’s chief legal
officer?
State Attorney General
Which qualification is NOT a
requirement to be elected
governor of Georgia?
A) Must be at least 30 years old
B) 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
What is the overall largest
branch of state government?
Executive
Who presides over the
Georgia House of
Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Which is NOT a requirement to
serve in the Georgia senate?
A) must be a citizen of the United
States
B) must be at least 30 years old
C) must be a citizen of Georgia for at
least two years
D) must be a resident for one year of
the district from which elected
How long is a single term in
office for a member of the
Georgia General Assembly?
Two year terms
To which legislative committee
are tax bills assigned?
Ways and Means
How many legislators serve in
Georgia’s house of
representatives?
180 members
How many legislators serve in
Georgia’s state senate?
56 members
A permanent committee, one
that meets every session is
called what?
Standing Committees
To which legislative
committee are spending bills
assigned?
Appropriations Committee
What do we call the state’s
legislative branch?
Georgia’s General
Assembly
Before being voted on by the full
house of representatives or
senate, who must review and
approve all bills?
House or Senate Committees
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
committee
B) Written by citizen, signed by the
governor, voted on by the citizens,
published as law
C) Bill is proposed, assigned to committee,
voted on by each house, sent to governor
D) Written by citizen, assigned to
committee, voted on by each house, voted
on by citizens
Who presides over the
Georgia state senate?
Lieutenant Governor
Which chamber of the state
legislature is the ONLY one that
confirms (approves)
government appointments
made by the governor?
Senate
Which chamber of the Georgia
legislature is the ONLY one that
writes appropriations
(spending) bills?
House of Representatives
Judiciary
_____________ committee –
bill’s concerning the states’
laws and court system.
Interim
___________ committee –
works on assigned issues and
concerns between sessions of
the legislature
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
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.
After a bill is introduced, to
whom is it assigned?
The clerk assigns it to
committees of both the House
and Senate.
From where does all government
originate?
Georgia’s Voters
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.
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.
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
What is the minimum age
requirement to serve in the
state senate?
Must be at least 25 years
of age.
What is the minimum age
requirement to serve in the
Georgia house of
representatives?
Must be at least 21 years
of age
What must a person do to be
a member of the state
legislature?
Must meet minimum age
requirement, be a citizen of the
U.S., a citizen of GA for two
years, must have been a legal
resident of the district from
which they were elected for at
least one year.