Georgia Government

What are the two houses of Georgia’s General Assembly?

Who is the president of Georgia's senate?

In order for a bill to become a law, it must go through a specific legislative process. What is the last step in this process?

Which step in the Criminal Justice Process is being described? The suspect agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence and there is no trial.

Which court is the highest court in Georgia?

Who is responsible for selecting the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia?

What are the two appellate courts in Georgia?

Senate or House of Representatives or Both? Must be at least 21 years old, Introduce bills designed to raise revenue

Senate or House of Representatives or Both? Must be at least 25 years old, Approve/reject appointments by the governor, Determine the guilt or innocence of impeached officials

If you commit a crime at the age of 14, which court handles your case?

Name 2 of the trial courts in Georgia.

Who appoints the leaders of departments such as Department of Natural Resources and Department of Public Safety?

What is required in order to override a governor’s veto?

Who has the power to sign a bill into law or veto a bill?

Which step in the Criminal Justice Process is being described? During this step, both sides, the defense and the prosecution gather evidence.

Lieutenant Governor, Governor or Both: Elected by popular vote, Serves a 4 year term

A drunk driver is accused of killing someone in a traffic accident. What type is case is this?

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

Lieutenant Governor, Governor or Both: Can veto legislation, Commander-in-chief of Georgia’s military, Signs bills into laws, Limited to serving 2 consecutive terms

In order for a bill to become a law, it must go through a specific legislative process. What is the 2nd step in this process?

Senate or House of Representatives or Both? Make laws, Amend GA's Constitution

How long must the Governor be a resident of Georgia before being elected?

What are the 3 qualifications to being a senator or a representative in Georgia?

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Both the Senate and House of Representatives use committees for what purpose?

Lieutenant Governor, Governor or Both: President of the Senate, Georgia’s second highest ranking executive officer