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GA's governor is closest to what national counterpart

• President

• Congress

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Vice President

GA's Lieutenant governor is closest to what national counterpart

• President

• Congress

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Vice President

If the governor vetoes a bill, the bill is finished and will never become a law.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following are included in the executive branch? (choose 2)

• the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Agencies

• the Courts

• the General Assembly

• the Secretary of State and Attorney General

Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer?

• Secretary of State

• Commissioner of Agriculture

• Attorney General

• Insurance Commissioner

General Assembly has two major duties. What are they?

• Writing bills and enforcing the laws.

• Writing bills and interpreting the laws.

• Balance the state's budget and writing bills. 

• Writing bills

 Why are committees a necessary part of the law making process?

• Committees give representatives a job. 

• They research the bills to make sure that they are aligned with the Constitution. 

• Committees help to keep the governor informed. 

What is the primary role of the Governor in Georgia's state government?

• A) To make laws

• B) To enforce laws

• C) To interpret laws

• D) To veto laws

Which branch of Georgia's state government is responsible for creating laws?

• A) Executive

• B) Legislative

• C) Judicial

• D) Administrative

Who is the presiding officer of the Georgia State Senate?

• A) Governor

• B) Speaker of the House

• C) Lieutenant Governor

• D) Attorney General