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Georgia Legislative and Executive Branches
Georgia Legislative and Executive Branches
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In the election, the governor and lieutenant governor are
elected separately
always from the same party
always from different parties
both on the same ticket
2
To be governor, you should have lived in Georgia for
two years
eight years
six years
four years
3
How many terms can the Lieutenant Governor serve?
two, and then one more
two
unlimited
one
4
In Georgia, who is the President of the Senate?
lieutenant governor
majority leader
governor
speaker of the house
5
Who chooses the head of the Georgia Department of Education?
voters
governor
Senate
Supreme Court
6
Where does the state get money to pay for services?
tourism
printing it
manufacturing
taxes
7
To be governor of Georgia, you must have been a citizen for
twenty years
life
ten years
fifteen years
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Which of these comes FIRST in the process?
voted by the entire house
assigned to a committee
debated by the entire House
considered by the Governor
9
How long does a governor serve?
six years
one year
two years
four years
10
Who assigns members of the House of Representatives to committees?
the Governor
the Lieutenant Governor
the Speaker of the House
Majority leader
11
A committee made up of both Senators and House members to reconcile versions of a bill
standing
conference
Interim
Ad Hoc
12
Which of these is NOT necessary for a bill to become a law?
Governor must sign the bill
majority vote in the Senate
majority vote in the House
The same version has to pass both chambers
13
The two houses of the legislature are
Assembly and House
Senate and House
Supreme Court and House
Senate and Assembly
14
Who becomes Governor if something happens to the governor?
Lieutenant Governor
President Pro Tempore
Senator
Speaker of the House
15
Which of these is NOT a part of the executive branch?
secretary of state
Speaker of the house
governor
State school superintendant
16
What happens to a bill that is passed but the governor does not sign?
It becomes law.
It is killed
It goes back to the senate
It goes back to the house
17
How are the qualifications to be lieutenant governor different than those for governor?
less time as a resident of Georgia
doesn't have to be a US citizen
doesn't have to be 30 years old
they are not different
18
What does the Lieutenant Governor do every day?
participate in meetings with the governor
serves as President of the Senate
appoint committee chairs
Acts as governor when the governor is gone
19
Who is the head of the executive branch of governor?
governor
Senator
Secretary of state
lieutenant governor
20
Which of these is NOT a qualification for Georgia senate?
at least 30 years old
a citizen of the United States
lived in Georgia for at least 2 years
at least 25 years old
21
Which of these is an informal power of the governor?
signing bills into law
managing the state budget
commander in chief
honoring important people
22
How old do you need to be to be the Governor of Georgia?
30
35
25
21
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In order for a bill to become a law, which of the following MUST take place?
the law must be found to be constitutional
both houses of the General Assembly must pass the bill
voters in the state must approve the bill
the governor must sign the bill
24
A permanent committee that deals with a specific area of concern
standing
ad hoc
interim
conference
25
How many votes are needed to overturn a veto by Georgia's governor?
half
three-fourths
majority
two-thirds
26
Which of these is NOT a requirement to be a representative in Georgia's House?
22 years of age
21 years of age
a Georgia resident for two years
a citizen of the US
27
The Georgia Department of Labor reports to
Senate
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
House
28
What is the MOST IMPORTANT duty of members of the General Assembly?
serving on committees
campaign for reelection
listening to interest groups
voting on proposed laws
29
How many years long is the term of a member of the Assembly?
2
6
1
4
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The highest ranking member of the House of Representatives
speaker of the house
president pro tempore
committee chairman
Majority leader
