Which state agency is responsible for Georgia's lakes, rivers, forests, and beaches?
DNR - Department of Natural Resources
US Citizen qualification for Georgia State Representatives and State Senators.
2 years
When a bill is approved in its original chamber (House) what is the next step?
It is sent to the other chamber (house) and put into committee. It follows the same steps.
Once a bill reaches the governor what can happen?
Governor can: Sign it into law; Veto it; or let is sit for 40 days.
All members of the Georgia General Assembly are elected every ____ years.
2; Elected every EVEN year. So 2026, 2028, 2030...
What is the job of the executive branch?
Enforce the laws
Age qualification for both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
30 or older
Committee that is made up of members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to write the same version of bills that are in both of their houses.
Conference Committee
What is the purpose of the committee system in the Georgia General Assembly?
Determine if a bill should be voted on by all lawmakers. Do research and view statistics. Look at case studies. Debate, discuss, and analyze a bill.
How many consecutive terms can the Governor of Georgia Serve?
2 Consecutive Term limit; Can serve again after 1 term off
Once a committee approves a bill it brings it to the floor (all members of that house). What happens there?
The bill is voted on, if approved it moves to the other chamber (House).
Who is the leader of the executive branch and national guard in Georgia?
The governor
Which court automatically hears appeals to capital punishment (death) sentences?
The Georgia Supreme Court
What is the job of the judicial branch?
Interpret the laws AND administer justice
What does the money from Lottery Sales go towards in Georgia?
Pre K tech and Hope Scholarship
How many members are in Georgia's House of Representatives?
180 members
List the Georgia Courts with ELECTED Judges/Justices.
State, Superior, Probate, Appeals, and Supreme
Who is the head of the Georgia Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
Georgia Residency qualification for both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
6 years
Committee created for a specific purpose and is disbanded once it is over.
Ad Hoc Committee
Age qualification for Georgia State Representatives
21 or older
How can the Georgia General Assembly override a Governor's Veto?
2/3 majority in BOTH the House and the Senate must vote to override the veto.
What is step one in a bill becoming a law?
An idea for a bill is suggested.
True or False: The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are a team and run together for election on the same ticket.
False: They run separately on different tickets.
What is the biggest money maker for the state of Georgia (source of revenue)?
Individual Income Tax
List 3 jobs of Georgia's Governor.
Making state budget, issuing states of emergency, signing or vetoing laws, appoints people to state agencies, calls special meetings
Which state agency is responsible for educating Georgia's children?
DOE - Department of Education
Which state agency is responsible for Georgia's roadways?
DOT - Department of Transportation
Once there is an idea for a bill -- what is the next step?
The bill is written in legal language and given a number.
Committee that always exists and deals with permanent issues like taxes and education.
Standing Committee
In which Georgia court are judges ALWAY appointed?
Juvenile Court
Committee that is made up of members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for administrative tasks.
Joint Committee
Who can come up with an idea for a bill?
Anyone - citizen, legislator, or governor
Length of term for both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
4 years
How are the Governor and Lieutenant Governor chosen in Georgia?
Elected by the people (popular vote)
Which branch is the largest in Georgia's government?
The Executive Branch
Length of a judge/justice's term in all of Georgia's Appellate Courts.
6 years
If the same version of a bill passes both chambers (houses) where does the bill go?
It heads to the governor.
What happens after 40 days, if the governor lets a bill sit that long?
The bill becomes a law.
Which branch contains Georgia's courts?
The Judicial Branch
In which Georgia court are judges sometimes elected and sometimes appointed?
Magistrate Court
US Citizen qualification for both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
15 years
Besides income tax what are 2 other forms of taxes the State of Georgia Makes money from?
Sales Tax and Property Tax
Why do the Governor and Lieutenant Governor have the same qualifications?
Because if the governor becomes sick, unable to serve, is impeached, or dies the lieutenant governor has to take over and become governor.
How many members are in Georgia's Senate?
56 members
How many consecutive terms can the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Serve?
Unlimited
Most of Georgia's revenue goes towards what?
Pay for services for citizens such as education and healthcare.
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Making the laws
True or False: Unless it deals with money, a bill can start in either house (chamber).
True. Bills dealing with money always start in the House. Otherwise they can start anywhere.
Age qualification for Georgia State Senators.
25 or older
After a bill is drafted what happens?
It is introduced to the chamber (all the members of the house it starts in).
Length of a judge's term in all of Georgia's Trial Courts.
4 years
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