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25 Cards in this Set
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Which branch of GA's government creates new laws?
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The Legislative Branch
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Who is the head of GA's government?
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The Governor
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What is the difference between the offivers of the U.S. Cabinet and the constitutional officers of GA's executive branch?
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The U.S. Cabinet is appointed by the President.
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What is the main job of the Lt. Gov.?
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To preside over the Senate as President.
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What is the name of the Legislative branch of GA?
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General Assembly
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How many members make up the State House of Representatives?
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180 members
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When was Georgia's last constitution written?
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In the year of 1938
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What document governed the U.S. in 1781?
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The Articles of Confederation
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Who signs bills into law in GA?
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The Govenor
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When did Georgia ratify the U.S. constitution?
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In the year of 1788
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What type of bill must originate in the House of Representatives?
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Revenue and Appropriations
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In 1789 the U.S. constitution took effect. When were the Bill of Rights added?
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In the year of 1791
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Which branch of Gov't interprets laws and makes decisions on the laws or legal disputes?
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The Judicial Branch
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What is different about the relationship between the Govenor and Lt. gov vs. the President and the VP?
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The Govenor and Lt. Gov are elected seperately and chosen by the people, as to where the Pres chooses the VP and they are elected together
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How many members make up the State Senate?
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56 members
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Which branch of Government executes or carries out the laws?
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The Executive Branch
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How often is the Governor re-elected?
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Every 4 years
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What two groups make up the Legislative Branch?
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The House of Representatives and the Senate
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Where does the General Assembly meet?
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At the State Capital in Atlanta unless told otherwise
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What type of committee is formed when the House and Senate get together to work out the language of a bill?
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A Conference Committee
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How is the Georgia Supreme Court different from the U.S. Supreme Court?
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The U.S. Senate is more prestigous and the 9 members are appointed by the Pres and have a lifetime job; For GA there are 7 members and are elected for a 6 year term.
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What is the right to hear a case called?
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Jurisdiction
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To amend the GA Constitution, _____?_____ of the House and Senate must vote in favor of the proposed amendment.
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Two-thirds
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A ____?_____ of the people of GA have to vote to amend the GA Constitution.
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Majority
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Where are the Bill of Rights located in GA's Constitution? Where are the Bill of Rights located in the U.S. Constitution?
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GA: In the front of the Constitution
U.S.: In the back of the Constitution |
