Executive and Legislative Branch of Georgia

Why does the Georgia Constitution split the powers of government among different branches?

• to allow citizens to easily amend the document

• to make sure the lawmaking process is efficient

• to make it easier for lawmakers to enact new laws

• to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

In which situations would a Conference Committee be created by the Georgia General Assembly?

• if it is determined that a proposed bill may prove to be unconstitutional

• if the governor wishes to rush a piece of legislation through the lawmaking process

• if both the House and the Senate create two different versions of a particular bill

• if a bill approved by both the House and the Senate is vetoed by the governor

What are the qualifications for members of the Georgia House of Representatives?

• 25 years old, Georgia resident for 2 years and live in the district you represent for 1 year.

• 21 years old, Georgia resident for 2 years and live in the district you represent for 1 year.

• 30 years old, Georgia resident for 2 years and live in the district you represent for 1 year.

• Natural born citizen of the U.S., at least 35 years old, and live in the U.S. for 14 years old.

What are the age requirements under the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively?

• 21 and 25

• 25 and 25

• 25 and 35

• 27 and 35

What are the term limits under the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively?

• 2 years and 2 years

• 2 years and 6 years

• 4 years and 4 years

• 4 years and 6 years

How are the US Constitution and the Georgia Constitution similar? Select all that apply.

• They both include a bill of rights.

• They both create unicameral legislatures.

• They both concentrate power in the executive.

• They both outline the structure of government.

• They both protect citizens' freedom of conscience.

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution?

• to outline the reasons for the constitution and its guiding principles

• to ensure the protection of the state’s rights in relation to federal authority

• to limit the authority of the executive branch in relation to other branches

• to provide the government with the power necessary to control the citizenship

What do all of the positions in this diagram have in common?

• They are all officers of the state executive branch that are elected to serve by the people of Georgia.

• They are all officers of the state judicial branch that are appointed by the governor of Georgia.

• They are all officers of the state executive branch that are appointed by the governor of Georgia.

• They are all officers of the state judicial branch that are elected to serve by the people of Georgia.

Select the correct phrase to complete the statement. The primary benefit of the committee system of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate is that it ensures that ____.

• all members are properly doing their jobs

• all proposed laws are carefully examined

• important discussions can be held in secret

• no members have more power than other members

Which is the role of Georgia's state agencies?

• creating state laws

• enforcing state laws

• amending state laws

• interpreting state laws