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Legislative Branch
3 Branches of Government- Georgia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the specific responsibilities? | Makes laws and approves the budget |
| Who are the members? | General Assembly (2 houses)- House of Representatives (180 representative) and Senate (56 senators) |
| Who elects or appoints members? | Georgia voters |
| How can the legislative branch "check" the power of the executive branch? | They can impeach officials, override a governor's veto of bills to make them in to laws, confirm appointments made by the governor, and propose constitutional changes. |
| How can the legislative branch "check" the power of the judicial branch? | They can impeach officials and propose constitutional changes. |
| What article of the state constitution details responsibilities, powers, and processes of the legislative branch? | Article III |