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Why is the legislative branch of government the closest to the people?

Why is the legislative branch of government the closest to the people?. Its members must seek re-election every two years. True or F alse: T he Reapportionment Committee is a standing committee?. FALSE.

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Why is the legislative branch of government the closest to the people?

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  1. Why is the legislative branch of government the closest to the people? Its members must seek re-election every two years

  2. True or False: The Reapportionment Committee is a standing committee? FALSE

  3. What happens when a house and a senate version of a bill differ after being passed by their respective bodies? The bill is referred to a conference committee for compromise rewording.

  4. Election districts for both houses of the state legislature are re-drawn every______ years. 10 years

  5. How many consecutive terms in office can be served by the lieutenant governor? Unlimited. There are no term limits set for this office.

  6. Georgia’s stable economy during national times of recessions and depressions is aresult of what? Georgia’s Constitution requires a balanced budget.

  7. Each member of the state legislature is elected to a ____ year term. two

  8. Which qualification is NOT a requirement to be elected lieutenant governor of Georgia? A) Must be a citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years B) Must be at least 30 years old C) Must be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years D) Must be at least 25 years old

  9. A principle of government that divides the government into three branches; each with its own duties and responsibilities? Separation of Powers

  10. What is a written proposal for a law? A Bill

  11. What is NOT a duty or responsibility of the governor? A. Commander-in-chief of the Georgia National Guard B. Presiding officer of the state senate C. Making the annual “State of the State” address D. Managing the state’s budget

  12. Who is the state’s chief legal officer? Georgia Attorney General

  13. What is the official name of the state legislature? The Georgia General Assembly

  14. Who presides over the Georgia House of Representatives? Speaker of the House

  15. Which is NOT a requirement to serve in the Georgia senate? A) must be a citizen of the United States B) must be at least 30 years old C) must be a citizen of Georgia for at least two years D) must be a resident for one year of the district from which elected

  16. How long is a single term in office for a member of the Georgia General Assembly? Two year terms

  17. True or false, Georgia’s governor has the final say on if a bill becomes a law? False, the Georgia assembly may override a The Governor's veto.

  18. A permanent committee, one that meets every session is called what? Standing Committees

  19. Before being voted on by the full house of representatives or senate, who must review and approve all bills? House or Senate Committees

  20. Which of the following correctly traces the steps of how a bill becomes a law in Georgia? A) Bill is proposed, sent to the governor, voted on by each house, assigned to a committee B) Written by citizen, signed by the governor, voted on by the citizens, published as law C) Bill is proposed, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, sent to governor D) Written by citizen, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, voted on by citizens

  21. Which chamber of the state legislature is the ONLY one that confirms (approves) government appointments made by the governor? Senate

  22. The _______________ committee’s bills deal with the states’ laws and court system. Judiciary

  23. How can the General Assembly pass a bill over a governor's veto?   General Assembly can override a veto by a 2/3 majority of both the Senate and the House.

  24. The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to … A)the federal government and certain powers to the state government. B) each of the three branches of the government. C) state and municipal government. D) the people.

  25. How many consecutive terms in office can be served by a member of the state legislature? Elected by popular vote to a two year term with no term limits

  26. What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives? Must be at least 21 years of age

  27. The task of turning an idea into a law belongs to? The legislature

  28. What is the purpose of an appropriation act? They allow state agencies to spend money.

  29. Every two years each member the state legislature is elected by voters in what? A legislative district

  30. The _______ can call legislators back into special sessions to handle emergency situations. Georgia’s Governor

  31. Where does most of the real work of lawmaking in Georgia take place? In committees

  32. A group of legislators organized by subject area every legislative session is known as what? A standing committee

  33. What could the governor do if he disapproved of a specific item in a bill? The governor could use a line item veto to change that part of the bill.

  34. What does it mean to amend a law? To change a law

  35. Any bill to raise or spend money must originate where? The Georgia House of Representatives

  36. To which legislative committee are spending bills assigned? Appropriations Committee

  37. Who presides over the Georgia state senate? Lieutenant Governor

  38. ___________ committee – works on assigned issues and concerns between sessions of the legislature Interim

  39. What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the state’s chief executive officer? Eight 8

  40. Who becomes Georgia’s chief executive officer if both the governor and the lieutenant governor are unable to serve? Speaker of the House of Representatives

  41. Representative bodies allow the people to do what through their elected officials? Rule indirectly

  42. What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor does not veto it, but does not sign it? After ten days in session it will become a law without the governor's signature.

  43. What vote is required in the house of representatives in order for a bill to pass? Majority of members must approve

  44. How many members are there in the Georgia state Senate 56 members

  45. Both the governor and lieutenant governor are elected to a term of how many years? Four 4

  46. Who is the state’s chief executive? The Governor

  47. The drawing of new districts to make sure populations remain equal is a process known as what? Reapportionment

  48. Who is the head of the state’s Department of Education? State School Superintendent

  49. Which branch of the Georgia state government makes or passes the laws? Legislative Body

  50. What does it mean to repeal a law? To abolish a law

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