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Unit 2
TAWIS (Interim) The Areas Where I Struggle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Revenue ↓ | |
| What is revenue and how does it help the branches? | All actions by the branches cost money. Money to run the government is collected through taxes. This is called Revenue. |
| How does the General Assembly have responsibility and control of revenue? | They're responsible for determining where that money comes from and how it can be spent. |
| What department collects revenue and is part of what branch | Department of revenue is part of the executive branch. |
| Individual Income | Think of Individual Income as money from individuals/civilians, salaries and wages. (People's Income) |
| Corporate Income | Think of Corporate Income as money from corporations/companies. (Income of companies/business) |
| Sales Tax | Think of Sales Tax as money of items purchased. (Sales) |
| Property Tax | Think of Property Tax as property. |
| Estate Tax | Think of Estate Tax as inherited money, real estate, possessions and personal property. (Real Estate) |
| Insurance Tax | Think of Insurance Tax as sold insurance by companies. |
| Excise Tax | Gasoline, Alcohol, Tobacco. |
| Fees are NOT taxes (FLS) | (Fees, Lottery, Settlement Programs) |
| What are fees? | Money collected from licenses, permits, state park entrance fees |
| What is lottery money? | Money collected from individuals purchasing lottery tickets. |
| What are Settlement Programs? | Collected from money spent on tobacco products |
| Where does the state of Georgia get their revenue from? | Income Tax |
| Where does the state of Georgia get their second best source of revenue from? | Sales Tax |
| Where does the state of Georgia get their third best source of revenue from? | Corporate Tax |
| Executive Branch ↓ | |
| Function of Executive Branch | To enforce and carry out laws |
| Leadership of Executive Branch | Governor and Lieutenant Governor are the state leaders of the executive branch. They are elected separately. |
| Qualification of Executive Branch | To qualify for governor or lieutenant governor you must be 30 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least 15 years and a Georgia resident for at least 6 years |
| Duties of Executive Branch | |
| The governor is the | Chief Executive and Commander-In-Chief of state patrol and national guard |
| What can the governor do? | Make appointments to state agencies Writes proposed budgets |
| How do state agencies contribute to the governor | Enforce laws and implements programs |
| Secretary | Custodian of state flag Supervises and monitors elections |
| Attorney General | Deals with contracts and legalities |
| Department of Labor | Oversees the workforce |
| Department of Education | Certifies teachers and distributes funds for school supplies |
| Department of Agriculture | Certifies and regulates farmer's markets, gardens, convenience stores and more |
| Department of Insurance | Certifies and regulates insurance companies |
| Board of Regents | Manages public universities and colleges |
| Department of Revenue | Enforces tax law |
| Department of Transportation | Responsible for maintenance, planning, and construction of Georgia's major roads and highways |
| Board of Pardons and Paroles | Oversees pardon and parole requests |
| Department of Juveniles Justice | Enforces laws for juvenile offenders and creates rehabilitative programming |
| Department of Corrections | Manages and operates prison facilities and developed rehabilitative programming |
| Georgia Bureau of Investigation | Conducts criminal investigation |
| Department of Natural Resources | Ensures laws related to Georgia's natural resources are followed |
| Department of Human Resources | Provides assistance to families of the aging; supports mental health programs |
| Department of Public Safety | Protects Georgia's citizens and their property; includes state patrol |
| Legislative Branch ↓ | |
| How many chambers | 2 |
| What are the two chambers | General Assembly and Senate |
| How much members does the House of Representatives have? | 180 Members, lower house |
| How much members does the Senate have? | 56 Members, upper house, 1 per Senate district |
| Duties | Passes state's budget, make laws |
| Qualifications for the House of Representations | 21 years or older, have to be a U.S. citizen, Georgia resident for at least 2 years and county resident for at least 1 year |
| Qualifications for the Senate | 25 years or older, have to be U.S. citizen, Georgia resident for at least 2 years and county resident for at least 1 year |
| First process of the Legislative Process | An idea is introduced to one house/chamber and read |
| Second process of the Legislative Process | The bill is assigned to a standing committee |
| Third process of the Legislative Process | The bill is introduced to the other house/chamber for another reading and a vote |
| Fourth process of the Legislative Process | Bill is discussed in committee, which can elaborate, change, or kill the bill |
| Fifth process of the Legislative Process (if) | If successful (+50 percent has voted to proceed), the bill then goes to the other house/chamber and process repeated |
| Sixth process of the Legislative Process | The bill then goes to the governor who will sign or veto the bill |
| Seventh process of the Legislative Process | Becomes Law, Kills the Law, Or partially kills the law |
| Eighth process of the Legislative Process | If vetoed, the Senate & House can override the veto with 2/3 vote in both houses |
| Doing nothing for 40 days will make it become law | |
| Executive Branch Qualifications and Duties | |
| The governor proposed the annual budget as the General Assembly makes it | |
| Qualifications of the Governor | 30 years old Resident of Georgia for 6 years U.S. Citizen for 15 years |
| Qualifications of the Lieutenant Governor | 30 years old Resident of Georgia for 6 years U.S. Citizen for 15 years |
| Term of the Governor | 4 years (No more than 8 consecutive years) 2 Terms |
| Term of the Lieutenant Governor | 4 Years (unlimited terms) |
| Trial and Pre-Trial ↓ | |
| First Process of the Pre-Trial Process | Arrest |
| Second Process of the Pre-Trial Process | Booking |
| Third Process of the Pre-Trial Process | Initial Appearance |
| Fourth Process of the Pre-Trial Process | Preliminary Hearing |
| Fifth Process of the Pre-Trial Process | Grand Jury Indictment |
| Sixth Process of the Pre-Trial Process | Arraignment |
| Seventh Process of the Pre-Trial Process | Assignment before Superior Court |
| Eighth Process of the Pre-Trial Process (if) | Admitting Guilt/Plea Bargaining |
| Where is pre-trial? | Magistrate Court |
| First Process of the Trial Process | Selecting a jury, 12 people |
| Second Process of the Trial Process | Opening Statements |
| Third Process of the Trial Process | Presentation of Evidence |
| Fourth Process of the Trial Process | Closing Statements |
| Fifth Process of the Trial Process | Jury Deliberation |
| Sixth Process of the Trial Process (if) | Sentencing |
| Seventh Process of the Trial Process | Appeal |
| Juvenile Crime ↓ | |
| Unruly Act | An act committed by a juvenile that would not be a criminal offense to adults |
| Delinquent Act | An act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense to adults |
| Juvenile Justice System ↓ | |
| First Process of the Juvenile Justice System | Intake |
| Second Process of the Juvenile Justice System | Informal Adjustment |
| Third Process of the Juvenile Justice System | Petition |
| Fourth Process of the Juvenile Justice System | Adjudication |
| Fifth Process of the Juvenile Justice System | Disposition/Rehabilitation |
| Georgia's Local Government ↓ | |
| Municipalities Leadership | Mayor or Counsel |
| Municipalities are established by | Municipal Charters |
| Counties Leadership | County Commissioner, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, Probate Judge |
| Counties have | Public Transportation Services Conduct Election Provides Courts Libraries Maintain Roads |
| Franchise Tax | Electricity, Cable, Telephone |
| Ad Valorem | Large Purchases like a car or boat |
| Regulatory Fees | Business who wants conduct business in a county |
| Sheriff | Enforce Laws |
| Tax Commissioner | Pays taxes for county |
| Clerk Superior | Record Keeper |
| Judge of Probate Court | Supervises county elections |
| County Commissioner | Ensures smooth running of daily operations |
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