Legislative Branch of Georgia Govt. Flashcards

1
Q

The creation of Georgia’s three branches of government that share power equally is an example of

A

separation of powers

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Which branch of Georgia’s government would be responsible for ensuring that stating students must attend 10 days of school is ENFORCED throughout Georgia?

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executive branch

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3
Q

Which branch of Georgia’s government is responsible for making laws?

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legislative branch

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4
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Which of the following is an example of a check that the executive branch has on the legislative branch?

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governor’s veto

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5
Q

What is contained in Article 1 of the Georgia State Constitution?

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bill of rights

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6
Q

Voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are a citizen’s

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responsibilities

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7
Q

Which BEST explains the benefit to voters of candidates associating with a political party?

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associating with a political party allows voters to know where a candidate stands on most issues

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A legislator can introduce an idea for a new law based on

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The needs of his/her constituents, suggestions made by the Governor or Floor Leader,his/her own ideas

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9
Q

Who is responsible for leading the Georgia Senate?

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Lieutenant Governor

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10
Q

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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11
Q

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?

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senator

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12
Q

Which is NOT a department regulated by the executive branch?

A

geographic

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13
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The following qualifications are required for which Georgia political office? U.S. citizen, Georgia resident, at least 30 years of age.

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governor

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14
Q

Which is a day to day responsibility of the lieutenant governor?

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presiding over the senate

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15
Q

An example of a special-purpose government would be

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MARTA

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