| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Which is the largest branch of state government in GA? | executive |
| how many consecutive terms of office can a GA governor serve? | two |
| public utilities in GA such as telephone companies are regulated by which person or governing group? | public service commisioner |
| how long is the governor's term of office? | four years |
| who assumes leadership of the state of GA if both the governor and lt. governor are unable to serve? | speaker of house |
| how long is the general session of the GA assembly each year? | 40 days |
| how long is the state legislators term of office? | two years |
| which two courts are appellate? | supreme court and court of appeals |
| what is an action committed by a juvenile called that would be considered a crime if commited by an adult? | deliquent |
| which branch of the General Assembly can introduce revenue bills? | house of reps |
| who supervises elections? | secratary of state |
| who is responsible for our state parks? | department of natural resources |
| who reviews all death penalty sentences in GA? | supreme court |
| which department promotes markets for GA's poultry, peaches, and pecans? | department of agriculture |
| where does most of the money to operate GA's government come from? | income taxes |
| who preposes the annual budget for GA? | governor |
| who confirms appointments of the governor? | senate |
| which department collects state income taxes? | department of revenue |
| what is due process? | protection given to you if you are accused of a crime |
| define the term revenue?` | sources of income from the state |
| in the GA assembly, who can write appropriation bills? | house of representatives |
| define the term expenditure | money that is spent |
| which jury determines whether or not a person accused of crimes should be officially charged and required to stand trial? | grand jury |
| which branch of government has authority to make laws in GA? | legislative |
| Seperation of powers is... | government divided into three branches so that power is divided equally |
| an unruly act is when... | if an adult, would not be a crime |
| which is more serious, felony or misdemeanor? | felony |
| deliquent act... | criminal act if an adult |
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