CHAPTER 15

Georgia Government Review

According to the constitution of Georgia where does power originate from?

The people

If the governor and lieutenant governor both die or resign who takes over as governor?

The speaker of the House of Representatives

According to the constitution, the governor does NOT have what kind of power?

political power

Being - at least 30 years old- a resident of Georgia for at least

6 years- a US citizen for at least 15 years

These are all requirements for what office?

Governor

How many consecutive years can the lieutenant governor serve?

Unlimited

Which state official controls state and federal education funds for Georgia?

State school superintendent

Governor, state school superintendant, commissioner of labor, commissioner of agriculture, attorney general, and state Board of Regents

Which official is NOT elected?

State Board of Regents

Which branch of Georgia’s government is the largest?

Executive branch

How many consecutive YEARS can a governor serve?

8 years

Which elected official heads the Georgia Department of State?

Secretary of State

Which elected official has the power to appoint senators to committees and decides which senate committees will get what bills?

Lieutenant governor

How many votes are required for a bill to pass the house of representatives?

A majority

What happens if the house of representatives and senate pass a bill, but the governor does NOT sign it or veto it?

It becomes law anyway

All of the following are sources of income for Georgia EXCEPT Income and sales tax Federal grants Fees from agencies Investment on stocks

Investment in stocks

The appropriations committee, ways and means committee and judiciary committee are what kind of committees?

Standing committees

What is the most important factor in designing state senate and state house districts?

Equal population

The speaker of the house and the lieutenant governor in the senate do NOT have the right to do what?

Vote

Any bill dealing with spending must start where?

In the House of representatives

If the house of representatives and senate pass different versions of a bill where does the bill go?

Conference committee to create a compromise

A juvenile is under the age of…..

17

Which is NOT a major level of the Georgia court system: Georgia Supreme court Superior court Trial court Court of Appeals

Superior court

The largest source of revenue in Georgia is…

income tax

What percent of state revenue (funding) comes from sources OTHER THAN income and sales taxes?

20%

In 1994, Georgia passed a law dealing with increasing violent crime from juveniles. The law gave superior courts sole jurisdiction (authority) over crimes dealing with murder, rape, and armed robbery dealing with firearms.

What is the name of the law?

Seven Deadly Sins Law

What does the state of Georgia spend most of its money on?

Education

The governor can veto legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly.

The legislative branch can impeach members of the executive and judicial branches.

The legislature can override the veto of the governor.

These are all examples of what principle of government?

Checks and balances

True or falseJuveniles in Georgia have the right to a fair

trial?

False

There are 7 justices on the Georgia supreme court. They are elected to terms of how many years?

6 years

What kind of jury decides if a person accused of a crime should be charged to stand trial for that crime?

A Grand Jury

Who determines if a juvenile who is taken into custody should be detained or released to his or her parents?

Intake officer

Cases in which the state charges someone that has violated the criminal laws of the state

Criminal law

Any legal dispute involving citizens, groups, businesses, or governments that does not involve a violation of criminal law

Civil law

Failure to attend school as required by federal law

Truency

Minor crime with a penalty punishable by less than a year in prison and or less than $1,000 fine

misdemeanor

Major crime with a penalty greater than a year in prison and or more than a $1,000 fine

felony

Refers to an act that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult

Delinquent act

A task of the legislature every ten years is to redraw the maps dividing Georgia into voting districts

Reapportionment

Refers to an act that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult

Status offense

A group of citizens who are charged with judging a person charged with a crime

Trial jury