3 Branches Review
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- Q1What is the main purpose of the executive branch?to go to warto make lawsto interpret lawsto enforce laws30s
- Q2Which has the power to review cases that have already been decided in a trial court?Probate CourtCourt of appealsMagistrate courtState Court30s
- Q3What is the highest court in the State of Georgia?Georgia Trial CourtsGeorgia Court of AppealsGA Supreme CourtAtlanta City Court30s
- Q4A case in which a defendant is tried for committing a crime as defined by the lawcertificatecriminal caseoriginal jurisdictioncivil case30s
- Q5A case involving a noncriminal matter such as a contract dispute or a claim of patent infringementcivilian tribunalcriminal casecivil casecertificate30s
- Q6How long is a judge's term?2 years6 years4 years1 year30s
- Q7How does a judge get into their office?ElectedSelected by peersAppointedCommitted30s
- Q8What does this Judicial Branch has the power to do?Make lawsVeto LawsInterpret lawsEnforce laws30s
- Q9What check and balance does the Judicial Branch have?Impeach PresidentVeto lawsOverride VetoDeclare laws unconstitutional30s
- Q10Who is the head of the Executive branch in Georgia?Speaker of the HousePresidentGeneralGovernor30s
- Q11How long is the Governor's term?6 years4 years1 years2 years30s
- Q12What makes up the Executive Branch?Courts, Judges, and DepartmentsSenate and House of RepresentativesGovernor, Lt. Governor, and all his DepartmentGeneral Assembly and Senate30s
- Q13What is the largest source of revenue for the state of Georgia?Income TaxSales TaxProperty TaxBonds30s
- Q14How long must a Governor have been in Georgia in order to run for office?4 years2 years6 years1 year30s
- Q15How old does the Governor have to be?3521302530s