Government of Georgia

What is the main goal of having three branches in Georgia's state government?

• To spend the state budget

• To make laws more complicated

• To ensure no single group holds all the power

• To create more jobs in the government

Who is the head of state in Georgia's executive branch?

• The lieutenant governor

• The mayor

• The president

• The governor

How often does the Georgia General Assembly redraw legislative districts?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every year

• Every 20 years

What does the legislative branch do?

• Interprets laws

• Creates laws

• Teaches laws

• Enforces laws

What is the role of the judicial branch in Georgia?

• To fund laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

Who can veto legislation in Georgia?

• The mayor

• The governor

• The president

• The lieutenant governor

What must happen for a proposed amendment to the Georgia Constitution to be considered by voters?

• It must be approved by the president

• It must receive a 'yea' vote from two-thirds of the General Assembly members

• It must be discussed in a town hall

• It must be approved by the governor

Which court is part of Georgia's appellate-level courts?

• The County Court

• The District Court

• The Supreme Court of Georgia

• The City Court

How many terms can the governor of Georgia serve consecutively?

• 3 terms

• 1 term

• 2 terms

• 4 terms

What does the Georgia General Assembly use to draw district boundaries?

• Population data from the U.S. Census

• Historical maps

• A random number generator

• A state-wide survey