How can it be possible for the governor and lieutenant governor to belong to different political parties?

Because they are elected separately

Because all governors must be Republicans

Because all lieutenant governors must be Democrats

Which is NOT a qualification for voting in Georgia?

must be a resident of GA and the district your voting in

Which of the following is an example of how Checks & Balances works in GA govt.?

overriding a Governor's veto by the General Assembly

appealing a court case to the supreme court

signing a petition to repeal a law

Which of the following is NOT a job of the governor?

appointing people to state offices

· contains a preamble (introduction) · Articles that define the power and functions of each branch · the rights of Georgia’s citizens · a process to amend (change or improve) the government of Georgia. The notes above describe

The basic structure of Georgia’s constitution

. The basic structure of the U.S. Constitution

. The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

The outline of the Declaration of Independence

Obeying laws, voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are all what?

responsibilities of citizenship

guaranteed under the Georgia Bill of Rights

important parts of the election process

Malia writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, expressing her opinion on a proposed legislation (bill). Based on the rights guaranteed by the Georgia constitution, Malia is exercising her

freedom of speech and of the press

right to assemble and petition.

- Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional - Governor vetoes a bill passed by the General Assembly - Legislature overrides a Governor's veto with 2/3 vote in both houses All of the above are examples of...

Applications of the 1st Amendment

Which of the following is a role played by political parties?

They support candidates that have similar political views and beliefs.

They make sure independent candidates can’t run for office.

They making sure elections are fair.

They define the responsibilities of citizenship.

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

The bill goes back to the General Assembly and must receive a 2/3 majority vote in both houses.

The bill goes to the Supreme Court for final approval

The bill can be passed by the Lieutenant Governor.

The bill cannot become a law once the governor vetoes a bill.

Contains 180 members and is led by the Speaker of the House; Contains 56 members and is led by the Lt. Governor. The description above is best characterized as...

structure of the legislative branch

structure of the executive branch

structure of the judicial branch

structure of the department of justice

Brandon is writing a research report on how a bill becomes a law. Where in the Georgia Constitution would Brandon look to find information on the lawmaking body for the state of Georgia?

. Article III: Legislative Branch

Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the members of the General Assembly?

. declaring laws unconstitutional

The lieutenant governor of Georgia

is also the president of the Senate.

has the power to veto bills passed by the General Assembly

has the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

is also the speaker of the House.

The governor and lieutenant governor are

elected by popular vote to a four year term.

elected by the General Assembly.

elected by popular vote to a two year term.

appointed by Supreme Court justices.

frequently disobeying parents refusing to go to school running away from home violating curfew The above are examples of

delinquent behaviors of juveniles

Which of the following cases would always be heard in a juvenile court?

A 14 year old accused of shoplifting from a clothing store.

An 18 year old accused of stealing a car.

A 16 year old accused of armed robbery with a firearm and murder.

A parent accused of physically harming another adult.

What happens to a juvenile if they commit one of the seven most serious delinquent behaviors?

They will be tried as an adult.

They will be denied a trial by jury.

They will be charged with a misdemeanor.

They will go through the juvenile justice process.

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Who is responsible for signing bills into law?

Governor

Speaker of the House

Lt. Governor

Secretary of State

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Georgia's legislature?

The Congress

The House of Burgesses

The General Assembly

The Royal Parliament

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Members of the General Assembly

Serve in the House and the Senate at the same time

Are elected for 2 year terms

Have a limit of two consecutive terms

Must be at least 30 years old

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is Georgia's chief executive officer?

Lt. Governor

Governor

Speaker of the House

President

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum number of consecutive YEARS a Georgia governor may serve as the state's chief executive?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government makes laws?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Legal

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government interprets the laws and constitution?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Legal

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Georgia Government Test

Who is responsible for signing bills into law?

What is the name of Georgia's legislature?

Members of the General Assembly

Who is Georgia's chief executive officer?

What is the maximum number of consecutive YEARS a Georgia governor may serve as the state's chief executive?

Which branch of government makes laws?

Which branch of government interprets the laws and constitution?

Who becomes governor upon the death or resignation of the governor?

How can it be possible for the governor and lieutenant governor to belong to different political parties?

Citizens of Georgia have many rights and freedoms. Which is not a right/freedom granted to you by the state?

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