Unit 11 Review - Georgia Government

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and details regarding Georgia's state government, legislature, executive officers, judicial terms, and legislative process.

Control of Georgia Government

Right given to the voters according to the Georgia constitution.

Checks and Balances

System in place to keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Balanced Budget

The type of budget that the government of GA must maintain every year.

Executive Branch (Georgia)

The largest branch of Georgia's government.

Term of a GA House Representative

$$2\,\text{years}$$

Legislative Committee Purpose

To review bills before they come to the floor for discussion.

Next Step After Bill Introduction

The bill is assigned to a committee based on its subject.

Executive Veto

The power used by the executive branch to check the legislative branch's power.

House Vote for Bill Passage

A majority vote required in the House of Representatives in order for a bill to pass.

Maximum Consecutive Service for GA Governor

$8\,\text{years}$, or $2\,\text{terms}$ (each term is $4\,\text{years}$).

Secretary of State

The official responsible for supervising elections in Georgia's state government.

Speaker of the House

The official who presides over the Georgia House of Representatives.

Conference Committee

The committee to which a bill is sent for re-wording when the House and Senate versions differ after being passed.

Lieutenant Governor

The official who presides over the Georgia state senate as president of Senate.

Veto Override Requirement

A two-thirds vote in both houses required to override a governor's veto.

Lieutenant Governor Term Limit

Unlimited consecutive terms allowed in Georgia.

Felonies

The most serious crimes.

Georgia State Revenue Source

Money raised by the state government through taxes.

Term of a GA State Supreme Court Justice

$$6\,\text{years}$$