Georgia Government 3

What is the primary role of the Georgia General Assembly?

• To interpret the state's laws

• To enforce the state's laws

• To create and amend the state's laws

• To oversee the state's budget

How many chambers does the Georgia General Assembly consist of?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two chambers of the Georgia General Assembly called?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Senate and the House of Commons

• The Council and the Assembly

• The Parliament and the Senate

Which of the following is a power of the Georgia Governor?

• The power to declare war

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to enact laws without the General Assembly

How long is the term for a Georgia Governor?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• No limit

What is the highest court in the Georgia Judicial System?

• The Georgia Court of Appeals

• The Georgia Supreme Court

• The Georgia District Court

• The Georgia Circuit Court

How are judges to the Georgia Supreme Court selected?

• Appointment by the Governor

• Election by the people

• Selection by the General Assembly

• Appointment by the Georgia Bar Association

What is one of the responsibilities of the Georgia Judicial System?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret and apply laws

• To amend the state constitution

How many members are in the Georgia House of Representatives?

• 56

• 180

• 100

• 250

What can the Georgia Governor do if he/she disagrees with a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Sign it into law anyway

• Request a public referendum

• Veto the bill

• Nothing; the bill automatically becomes law