- a graduated tax based on income that individuals or married couples generate in the form of salaries, wages and/or investments. These graduated taxes rise as taxable income increases. This tax generates 40% - 45% of the stateโs revenue.
Individual income tax (state income tax)
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Where is most work on bills completed within the legislative branch? (Think a system)
Committee System
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Qualifications for the House of Reps include: U.S. citizenship, GA citizen for at least 2 years, legal resident of district one year, and ______ years old.
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In order for the state government to function effectively, the government must generate revenue (money) to operate. What is the number one source of funding?
Taxes!
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What checks/balance power does the Governor hold over the legislative branch?
Governor can veto or override the passing of a bill to law.
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What member of the executive branch, elected by the people of GA, also serves as the President of the Senate?
Lt. Governor
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The legislative branch (GA General Assembly) is made up of two houses: the __________ and the __________.
Senate and House of Representatives.
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The term of office for both Senate and House of Reps. is _______ years with ________ limit on consecutive terms.
2 year, no limit! You can get elected every 2 years for as long as you live!
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Qualifications for the Senate include: U.S. citizenship, GA citizen for at least 2 years, legal resident of district one year, and ______ years old.
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What checks/balance power does the legislative branch hold over the Governor's veto power?
If 2/3 of both houses (Senate and House of Reps.) vote YES then the veto is overriden and the bill becomes a law.
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Georgia's Legislative Branch is called the _________