Unit 5 flash cards

Georgia General Assembly

The Georgia General Assembly is the bicameral state legislature of the U.S. state of Georgia

Bicameral Legislature

A lawmaking branch of government with two houses of representatives.

Georgia House of Representatives and Senate

The two houses of georgia’s general assembly that makes laws for the state.

Legislative Committees

The small group of legislators who study bill and decide if they should move forward

How a Bill Becomes a Law

first it gets introduced, second it gets reviewed by the committees, third its voted on by the house Senate, last it gets signed by the governor to become a law.

Executive Branch

Carries out and enforces laws

Governor of Georgia

the leader of Georgia’s executive branch who enforces state laws and helps run the state government

Governor's Qualifications and Term

Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 15 years, and a georgia resident for 6 years. THe governor serves a 4-year term and can serve 2 consecutive terms.

Governor's Powers and Responsibilities

Enforces state laws, proposes a state budget, commands, and can sign or veto it, after 40 days for being left alone it becomes a law

Veto

To deny it/say no

Lieutenant Governor

The official who presides over the Georgia Senate and takes over as governor if the governor cannot serve

Executive Agencies

Government departments that carry out laws and provide services to people

Three Parts of Georgia's Constitution

Legislative, Executive, judicial

Separation of Powers

Dividing government power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches so no one has all the power

Checks and Balances

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches so no branches becomes too powerful