Government test

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The MOST important duty of the members of the General Assembly is to?

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make and amend laws.

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Before a bill can be voted on by the General Assembly, it must be studied and reviewed by:

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a committee.

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Why are taxes important to Georgia's government? A) They provide the government with a way in which to track citizens' loyalty. B) They are the primary way the government raises money to operate. C) They are the only way Georgia contributes to federal programs. D) They fund the work of lobbyists involved in legislation.

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They are the primary way the government raises money to operate.

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These are the requirements a candidate must meet to be elected to which government position in Georgia?

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state representative

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According to the passage, what is the PRIMARY advantage to using the committee system in the legislative process?

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Committees are necessary to make the legislative process more efficient.

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For a bill to be passed by the Georgia General Assembly, it must receive what percentage of votes?

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simple majority in both houses

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Georgia's judicial branch of government has dual purpose, interpreting laws enacted by the legislative branch and which of the following?

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administers justice

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Who is responsible for proposing the state's annual budget?

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Governor

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The Georgia General Assembly is comprised of the?

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the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Which of these is the MOST LIKELY punishment for a person found guilty in an adult criminal court case? A) pay reparations, B) forced to attend school, C) Youth Detention Center, D) 5 years in prison

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5 years in prison