GMAS - Government and Geography

How old do you have to be to vote in Georgia?

• 21
• 18
• 16
• 20

How might the executive branch check the legislative branch?

• By ruling a law unconstitutional
• By impeaching the governor
• By amending the constitution
• Through the use of the veto

Why is 'separation of power' important for our government system?

• It makes government efficient
• It makes government smaller
• It keeps one branch from gaining too much power
• It helps government control society

Which branch is the largest in Georgia's government?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Municipal

What is the name given to the combined houses of the Georgia legislative branch?

• Congress
• General Assembly
• Lawmakers
• General Council

A mayor that can hire/fire the leaders of city departments and veto decisions made by the city council is in this type of government.

• Strong mayor-council
• Weak mayor-council
• County manager
• Council-manager

How long is a single term for a Georgia senator?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

How long is a single term served by a Georgia governor?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

Name the two houses that make up the Georgia legislative branch.

• House and Senate
• Senate and Governor
• Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
• Senate and Secretary of State

How many people are in the Georgia House of Representatives?

• 56
• 159
• 180
• 435