GA Government Quick Check

Certain duties that belong to one branch over the other is called

• executive orders

• constitutional boards and commissions

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

When the Governor appoints justices but legislative branch approves them, this is an example of

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• Preamble

• Constitutional Powers

"Life, liberty and property" can be found in which part of the Constitution?

• Preamble

• Article IV: Legislative branch

• Article V: Executive Branch

• Bill of Rights

Qualifications to vote in GA are all except:

• Must be 18

• Must be a resident of GA for a full year

• Must be a US citizen

• Must live in county registered

Why are taxes important to GA's government?

• They provide the government with a way to track citizens loyalty

• They are the main way the government raises money to operate

• They are the only way GA contributes to federal programs

• They are not very important to GA's government

What is the purpose of permanent standing committees?

• Research bills closer and make recommendations

• To sign bills into law

• To override the governors vetoes

• To call the General Assembly into session

When is a bill introduced to the House?

• After it is voted on by the committee

• When the governor vetoes the bill

• After the idea is drafted

• When the entire General Assembly votes

When will the governor consider signing a bill into law?

• After it is voted on by the people

• After the Supreme Court has reviewed it

• After standing committees make their recommendations

• After it has been voted on in both houses

Which of the following activities is associated with the governor?

• Calling General Assembly into special session

• Casting the deciding vote in the Senate

• Providing legal advice in court concerning voter rights

• Overseeing debates when bills are introduced

Which of the following BEST describes the office of the governor?

• Unlimited number of terms to serve office

• Declaring war on other foreign leaders

• Frequently reporting on the state's budget

• The governor must choose his running mate from the same party