Unit 9 - Foundations of GA Govt, Legislative, & Executive

What principle of the Constitution breaks the power of govt. into different areas?

• checks & balances
• separation of powers
• federalism
• democracy

what 3 principles does are included in the Georgia motto and it's Pledge to the Flag? 

• wisdom, justice, moderation
• moderation, partnership, justice
• life, liberty, freedom
• wisdom, security, tolerance

What financial responsibility (requirement) does a citizen have to the Federal and State Governments?

• pay debt
• pay taxes
• buy items on credit
• contribution to political partys

According to the principle of Separation of Powers, what is major role of the executive branch?

• write laws
• impeach the governor
• enforce (carry out) laws
• interpret laws

Which official has the ability to hand-pick/appoint members of the Executive Branch?

• GA State House of Representatives

• GA State Senators

• General Assembly

• The Governor

In-charge of the Senate and stepping in as Chief Executive when the Governor is out-of-state/busy

• are considered to be informal powers of the Federal Government

• are considered to be formal powers of the Lieutenant Governor

• are considered to be formal powers of the General Assembly

• are considered to be informal powers of the State Senate

What are the requirements to serve as Governor or Lieutenant Governor in the state of Georgia?

• at least 35 years old....resident of GA for at least 4 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 6 years

• resident of GA for at least 6 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 15 years....at least 25 years old

• at least 30 years old....resident of GA for at least 6 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 15 years

What are the TWO legislative parts?

• House of Representatives

• House of Commons

• Judicial and executive branch

• Senate

Age requirements of Georgia's elected officials: ___House of Representatives, ___ Senate, ___ Governor

• 30, 25, 21

• 25, 21, 30

• 21, 25, 30

• 25, 30, 21

Where is most of the work for both chambers of the General Assemble done?

• Their 40 day session each year

• In committees that continue to meet throughout the year