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Georgia State Government Review
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What happens if the Governor does not sign & ignores a bill?
It is automatically vetoed
It becomes a law after 30 days
The Supreme Court must make a decision
The Senate must vote again
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In order to be in the GA _____ a person must be at least 21, a US citizen & resident of GA
Judicial branch
Senate
House of Representatives
Executive branch
3
Cases involving violations of the law (i.e. murder, armed robbery, stealing, etc.) are called
Civil Cases
Criminal Cases
Misdemeanors
Juvenile Cases
4
The first time a bill is voted on how much of each house must pass the bill?
One-half
A simple majority in each house
Two-thirds
100%
5
Which branch of the government interprets the law?
Legislative
General Assembly
Executive
Judicial
6
What is the largest branch in Georgia's state government?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
They are all the same size
7
In order to serve in the Georgia ______ a person must be 25 years old & a citizen of GA & US.
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representative
Governor
8
Who controls the administration of state education funds?
Governor
State School Superintedent
Secretary of State
Attorney General
9
A member on the Board of Regents, the State Treasurer, & a Board of Education member are all
Elected
Appointed
10
Who serves as the commander-in-chief of the state's military?
Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor
Georgia Supreme Court
Governor
11
Who has the power to veto a bill?
Lieutenant governor
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Governor
12
Disputes between 2 or more people or groups (i.e. divorce, contracts, etc.) are known as
Criminal cases
Special cases
Capital cases
Civil cases
13
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
Judicial
Juvenile
Legislative
Executive
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What is the focus of the juvenile justice system?
Capital punishment
Discipline
Rehabilitation
Punishment
15
Which court deals with wills, marriage licenses, & appoints legal guardians?
Juvenile
Magistrate
Court of Appeals
Probate
16
How does one become a judge of a juvenile court?
They are appointed by superior court judges
They are appointed by the governor
They are appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court
They are elected by the public
17
How much of each house (Senate & HOR) must vote in favor to override a governor's veto?
100%
One-third
One-half
Two-thirds
18
Which branch of government is charged with enforcing the law?
None
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
19
When does a bill become a law?
When the House of Representatives passes the bill
When the courts determine the bill is constitutional
When the people vote for the bill
When the governor signs it
20
Who serves as president of the Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Governor
21
A committee that is organized for a special task & lasts only until their work is complete is
Standing committee
Legislative committee
Conference committee
Special committee
22
What is the primary focus of the adult justice system?
Rehabilitation
Reform
Correction
Punishment
23
What committee is appointed when the house & senate need to work on a compromise of a bill?
Congressional
Special
Standing
Conference
24
A permanent committee that lasts from one session to the next is a(n)
Special committee
Civil committee
Standing committee
Conference committee
25
In the state of Georgia a juvenile is anyone under the age of
21
18
25
17
26
Juvenile courts do NOT have a jury.
False
True
27
Skipping school, breaking curfew, & possession of alcohol or cigarettes are examples of
Felonies
Unruly behavior
Capital crimes
Delinquent behavior
28
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, & the Attorney General are all
Elected
Appointed
29
Whose term is 4 years and can serve unlimited consecutive terms?
Attorney General
Governor
Georgia Supreme Court Judge
Lieutenant Governor
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Whose term is for 4 years and can only serve 2 consecutive terms (8 years)?
Lieutenant Governor
State School Superintendent
Agricultural Commissioner
Governor
