Georgia Government: Study Guide

When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others is known as

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Veto
• Council

When each branch is able to check on other branches to ensure one does not become too powerful

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Veto

Who is the second highest official in Georgia after the governor?

• Floor Speaker
• Minority Leader
• Majority Leader
• Lt. Governor

 Which is NOT a qualification for voting in Georgia?

• must be 18 years old
• must be a US citizen
• Pay all taxes prior to voting
• must be a resident of GA and the district your voting in

You must be 30 years old, GA resident for 6 years, & US citizen for 15 years to hold what offices...

• State House of Reps. Member
• State Senator
• U.S. Senator
• Governor and Lt. Governor

When the governor vetoes a bill, it is an example of ________. 

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Judicial Review
• Balancing the Budget

Which branch of Georgia's government is called the General Assembly and creates laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Criminal Justice

You must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, and a GA resident for 2 years to be eligible for what government office?

• Governor
• Georgia Senator
• US House of Representative
• Lt. Governor

Which branch of GA government is headed by the GA Supreme Court and interprets laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Criminal Justice

Which branch of government is headed by the governor and enforces laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Criminal Justice