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3 Branches of Government for Georgia
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What are the age requirements to be a Representative in GA?
21
25
30
35
2
The three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag are
wisdom, justice, moderation
love, live, life
liberty, justice, freedom
dignity, equality, respect
3
I want to get a marriage license, which court?
Superior Court
Probate Court
Juvenile Court
Supreme Court
4
A juvenile is ____ & under, An adult is ____ & older in GA.
16,17
17,18
15, 16
14,15
5
Who appropriates money and redraws legislative districts?
Supreme Courts
Lt. Governor
General Assembly
Governor
6
How many years do justices serve on the Supreme Court?
7
6
8
5
7
Where are the formal powers for the governor of GA given?
U.S. Constitution
GA Constitution
GA Constitution of 1777
Articles of Confederation
8
The Georgia Department of Labor relates to
prison
work
education
food
9
How many members are there for the House of Representatives in GA?
62
58
70
56
10
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Congressional Branch
Executive Branch
11
What is considered a status offense for a juvenile?
Speeding ticket
Driving on a suspended license
Truancy
Disorderly Conduct
12
This is the name for Georgia's Legislature.
Georgia Legislative Body
Georgia General Assembly
Georgia Legislative Assembly
House of Representatives
13
What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers?
It prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
The branches work independently
It acknowledges the differences between the branches of government
It allows the state government to run smoothly
14
How many consecutive terms can a governor in GA serve?
4
1
6
2
15
Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of GA citizens?
obeying the law
voting
serving on a jury
paying taxes
16
How does a bill become a law in GA?
Unanimous vote in both the Senate and House
Go through committee & have majority votes in both houses
People in GA vote on them
Receive the signature of the President
17
The Georgia General Assembly meets for how many days?
35
40
30
45
18
How many members are there for the Senate in GA?
180
236
435
535
19
This is the first step when a juvenile is taken in to custody.
Intake
Formal Hearing
Dispositional hearing
Regional Youth Detention Center
20
Who presides over the House of Representatives for GA?
Lt. Governor
Governor
Speaker of the House
District Attorney
21
This system makes process of a bill becoming a law more efficient.
Legislative System
Assembly System
Veto System
Committee System
22
Who presides over the Senate for Georgia?
Lt. Governor
Senate Minority Leader
Governor
Speaker of the House
23
Which is described as civil court case?
Someone being charged with a felony
Someone has violated the criminal laws for the state
Legal arguments between people that don't violate laws
A juvenile sells drugs & charged with a misdemeanor
24
How are the duties of the Georgia Senate and Georgia House of Representatives similiar?
both are responsible for filling vacancies in the state government
both are responsibile for proposing the state's annual budget
both are responsible for enacting laws in the state
both are responsible for enforcing laws in the state
25
These are the most serious criminal offenses.
Status offense
Felonies
Misdemeanors
Malcontents
26
Who takes over for the governor if they are unable to serve?
Secretary of State
Georgia Attorney General
Lt. Governor
Speaker of the House
27
Which taxes generate the most revenue for the state of Georgia?
property taxes
individual income taxes
corporate income taxes
estate taxes
28
What feature is included in both the U.S. Constitution and the GA Constititution
The powers of government are divided into three branches
Powers of government are centered around the executive branch
Judicial power is divided into two chambers of the Supreme Court
Legislative power is centered in a single chamber of Congress
29
This is the largest branch of government in GA.
House of Representatives
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
30
Which of the following includes the Departments of Education, Insurance, and Transportation?
Executive Branch Agencies
Standing Committiees in the House
Responsiblities of the Courts
Legislative Responsibilities
31
What are the qualifications to be governor?
21, Natural Born U.S. citizen, GA resident for 6 years
25, U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 2 years
30, U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 6 years
35, Natural Born U.S. citizen, 14 year resident of the U.S.
32
How many justices are there for the GA Supreme Court?
5
10
7
9
33
What is considered to be a '7 deadly sins' in GA?
DUI
Theft <$1000
Truancy
Armed Robbery
