Legislative Branch of Georgia Govt. Flashcards
The creation of Georgia’s three branches of government that share power equally is an example of
separation of powers
Which branch of Georgia’s government would be responsible for ensuring that stating students must attend 10 days of school is ENFORCED throughout Georgia?
executive branch
Which branch of Georgia’s government is responsible for making laws?
legislative branch
Which of the following is an example of a check that the executive branch has on the legislative branch?
governor’s veto
What is contained in Article 1 of the Georgia State Constitution?
bill of rights
Voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are a citizen’s
responsibilities
Which BEST explains the benefit to voters of candidates associating with a political party?
associating with a political party allows voters to know where a candidate stands on most issues
A legislator can introduce an idea for a new law based on
The needs of his/her constituents, suggestions made by the Governor or Floor Leader,his/her own ideas
Who is responsible for leading the Georgia Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Which Georgia government office has the following requirements: U.S. citizen, resident of the district you’re representing, and at least 25 years of age?
senator
Which is NOT a department regulated by the executive branch?
geographic
The following qualifications are required for which Georgia political office? U.S. citizen, Georgia resident, at least 30 years of age.
governor
Which is a day to day responsibility of the lieutenant governor?
presiding over the senate
An example of a special-purpose government would be
MARTA
