Why is the legislative branch of government the closest to the

people?

Its members must seek re-election every two years

True or False: The Reapportionment Committee is a

standing committee?

FALSE

What happens when a house and a senate version of a bill differ after being passed by

their respective bodies?

The bill is referred to a conference committee for compromise rewording.

Election districts for both houses of the state legislature

are re-drawn every______ years.

10 years

How many consecutive terms in office can be

served by the lieutenant governor?

Unlimited. 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.

Each member of the state legislature is elected to a ____

year term.

two

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 oldC) 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

What is a written proposal for a law?

A Bill

What is NOT a duty or responsibility of the governor?

A. Commander-in-chief of the Georgia National Guard B. Presiding officer of the state senateC. Making the annual “State of the State” address D. Managing the state’s budget

Who is the state’s chief legal officer?

Georgia Attorney General

What is the official name of the state legislature?

The Georgia General Assembly

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 StatesB) must be at least 30 years oldC) must be a citizen of Georgia for at least two yearsD) 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

True or false, Georgia’s governor has the final say on if a bill becomes a

law?

False, the Georgia assembly may override a The Governor's veto.

A permanent committee, one that meets every session is called

what?

Standing Committees

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 committeeB) Written by citizen, signed by the governor, voted on by the citizens, published as lawC) Bill is proposed, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, sent to governorD) Written by citizen, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, voted on by citizens

Which chamber of the state legislature is the ONLY one that confirms (approves)

government appointments made by the governor?

Senate

The _______________ committee’s bills deal with the states’ laws and

court system.

Judiciary

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.

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.

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 Georgia

House of Representatives?

Must be at least 21 years of age

The task of turning an idea into a law belongs to?

The legislature

What is the purpose of an appropriation act?

They allow state agencies to spend money.

Every two years each member the state legislature is elected by voters in what?

A legislative district

The _______ can call legislators back into special sessions to

handle emergency situations.

Georgia’s Governor

Where does most of the real work of lawmaking in Georgia take place?

In committees

A group of legislators organized by subject area every legislative

session is known as what?

A standing committee

What could the governor do if he disapproved of a specific

item in a bill?

The governor could use a line item veto to change that part of the bill.

What does it mean to amend a law?

To change a law

Any bill to raise or spend money must originate where?

The Georgia House of Representatives

To which legislative committee are spending bills assigned?

Appropriations Committee

Who presides over the Georgia state senate?

Lieutenant Governor

___________ committee – works on assigned issues and concerns between sessions of

the legislature

Interim

What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia

governor may serve as the state’s chief executive officer?

Eight8

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

Representative bodies allow the people to do what through their elected

officials?

Rule indirectly

What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the

governor does not veto it, but does not sign it?

After ten days in session it will become a law without the

governor's signature.

What vote is required in the house of

representatives in order for a bill to pass?

Majority of members must approve

How many members are there in the Georgia state

Senate

56 members

Both the governor and lieutenant governor are elected to a term of

how many years?

Four4

Who is the state’s chief executive?

The Governor

The drawing of new districts to make sure populations remain equal is a

process known as what?

Reapportionment

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 does it mean to repeal a law?

To abolish a law

Which qualification is NOT a requirement to be elected

governor of Georgia?A) Must be at least 30 years oldB) 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

What does it mean to enact a law?

To formerly create a law.

All activities of state government are based on what?

Laws

To which legislative committee are tax bills assigned?

Ways and Means

How many legislators serve in Georgia’s state senate?

56 members

What do we call the state’s legislative branch?

Georgia’s General Assembly

Who is the state official that can call in the National Guard in times of

crisis?

Georgia’s Governor

Which chamber of the Georgia legislature is the ONLY one that writes

appropriations (spending) bills?

House of Representatives

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

The state receives most of its revenue from which type of tax?

Income Tax

After a bill is introduced, to whom is it assigned?

The clerk assigns it to committees of both the

House and Senate.

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.

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the state senate?

Must be at least 25 years of age.

What must a person do to be a member of the state legislature?

1. Must meet minimum age requirement (21 House & 25 Senate)

2. Be a citizen of the U.S., a citizen of GA for two years

3. Must have been a legal resident of the district from which they were elected for at least one year.

How many members are there in the Georgia House

of Representatives?

180 members

Who are constituents?

The people, especially voters, that live within a

legislative district

How many legislators serve in Georgia’s House of Representatives?

180 members

From where does all government originate?

Georgia’s Voters/People

The largest portion of the state’s budget is spent on what?

EDUCATION