unit 9a part 2

unit 9a part 2

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Multiple Choice

When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others is known as

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Veto
• Council

Multiple Choice

When each branch is able to check on other branches to ensure one does not become too powerful

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Veto

Multiple Choice

 Which is NOT a qualification for voting in Georgia?

• must be 18 years old
• must be a US citizen
• Pay all taxes prior to voting
• must be a resident of GA and the district your voting in

Multiple Choice

When the governor vetoes a bill, it is an example of ________. 

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Judicial Review
• Balancing the Budget

Multiple Choice

Which branch of Georgia's government is called the General Assembly and creates laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Criminal Justice

Multiple Choice

Which branch of Georgia's government is called the General Assembly and creates laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Criminal Justice

Multiple Choice

You must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, and a GA resident for 2 years to be eligible for what government office?

• Governor
• Georgia Senator
• US House of Representative
• Lt. Governor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following requirements must a citizen have if they want to serve in the General Assembly?

• Must be 30 years old

• Must be a citizen of Georgia for at least 15 years

• Must have lived in Georgia for two years and live in the district one year.

• Must already hold some kind of political office.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the committee process in the Georgia General Assembly?

• to lobby for special interests

• to elect leaders of the legislature

• to allow bills to be studied carefully

• to ensure members of each political party vote the same way

Multiple Choice

In Georgia, there are ____________ members in the House of Representatives and ____________ members in the Senate.

• 56 and 180

• 86 and 150

• 186 and 50

• 180 and 56

Multiple Choice

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

• appoint judges

• impeach the Governor

• make and amend laws

• interpret the laws according to the Georgia Constitution

Multiple Choice

In the General Assembly, the _____ serves as the official leader of the Georgia Senate.

• Speaker

• Secretary of State

• Lieutenant Governor

• Majority Leader

Multiple Choice

What is the term of office for both House and Senate members in Georgia?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Multiple Choice

If the governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a law?

• The bill automatically becomes a bill 6 months later.

• It can't ever become a bill.

• The General Assembly can override the veto with a 2/3s majority vote.

• The House and Senate speakers can override the Governor's veto.

Multiple Choice

What makes the Georgia General Assembly bicameral?

• It meets at the state capitol building

• Its majority political party is Republican

• It consists of two houses: The House of Representatives and Senate.

• It is responsible for making all laws in the state.