Georgia State Government

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Governor

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Terms in this set (26)

The Chief Executive Officer of the state of Georgia. Serves a 4 year term and can serve 2 consecutive terms. Must be 30 years old, 15 years as a U.S. Citizen, and 6 years as a resident of the state of Georgia.

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Serves as the Presiding Officer of the Georgia Senate and is the right hand of the Governor. Serves a 4 year term and can serve an unlimited number of terms.

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Executive Branch

These are the powers given to the Governor that are specifically listed in the Georgia Constitution.

Informal Powers

These are the powers of the Governor that are not specifically listed in the Georgia Constitution.

Legislative Branch

General Assembly

The name for the Georgia Legislative Branch that is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Two house legislature

House of Representatives

The largest house of the GA Legislature at 180 members. You must be 21 years old, 2 year GA resident, 1 year district resident, U.S. Citizen. This house is where all appropriations bills begin.

The smaller house of the GA Legislature at 56 members. You must be 21 years old, 2 year GA resident, 1 year district resident, U.S. Citizen. This house approves all appointments of the Governor.