Georgia Milestones Review Part 2 Questions
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Film Industry in Georgia •creates large amounts of revenue, jobs, and supports several
arts colleges in the state.
•Georgia is attractive to this industry because of its diverse filming locations and production
resources.
•Tax incentives given and climate allows for year-round filming.
Savannah Harbor Expansion Project a construction project to benefit GA's shipping
industry and support jobs throughout the nation
Entrepreneur a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on
greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
Profit A financial gain, esp. the difference between the amount earned and the amount
spent in buying, operating, or producing something
Agriculture industry Georgia's leading Industry
Agriculture, Service, Technology, Manufacturing, Entertainment Industries of Georgia
Georgia's Executive Branch Enforces laws
Made up of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Agencies
Georgia's legislative branch Its responsibility is to make laws.
, General Assembly made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. Members serve 2 year
terms and can be reelected an unlimited amount of times.
Committee System *Hold much of the power in the legislative process in Congress
*Legislation generally must be approved by them before the full Senate of House can consider it
*Most of the work of Congress is done in these groups
How to Override a Governor's Veto 2/3 of General Assembly vote yes
Governor/Lieutenant Governor qualifications At least 30 years old, 15 years as a U.S.
citizen, 6 years as a GA resident.
Georgia's Judicial Branch Responsibility is to interpret laws
Made up of the state courts
Civil Law Dispute between 2 or more people, ex: divorce, child custody
Criminal Law violates state or local law, ex: murder, robbery, shoplifting
How a bill becomes a law Introduced by senator or representative, committee, house or
senate votes on bill (majority no —> bill dies), goes to governor, governor can veto and send
back or sign, general assembly can override
Georgia's State Constitution the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and
procedures for Georgia's citizens and government. It is made p of 11 articles and a preamble.
Preamble States purpose of the constitution
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Film Industry in Georgia •creates large amounts of revenue, jobs, and supports several
arts colleges in the state.
•Georgia is attractive to this industry because of its diverse filming locations and production
resources.
•Tax incentives given and climate allows for year-round filming.
Savannah Harbor Expansion Project a construction project to benefit GA's shipping
industry and support jobs throughout the nation
Entrepreneur a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on
greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
Profit A financial gain, esp. the difference between the amount earned and the amount
spent in buying, operating, or producing something
Agriculture industry Georgia's leading Industry
Agriculture, Service, Technology, Manufacturing, Entertainment Industries of Georgia
Georgia's Executive Branch Enforces laws
Made up of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Agencies
Georgia's legislative branch Its responsibility is to make laws.
, General Assembly made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. Members serve 2 year
terms and can be reelected an unlimited amount of times.
Committee System *Hold much of the power in the legislative process in Congress
*Legislation generally must be approved by them before the full Senate of House can consider it
*Most of the work of Congress is done in these groups
How to Override a Governor's Veto 2/3 of General Assembly vote yes
Governor/Lieutenant Governor qualifications At least 30 years old, 15 years as a U.S.
citizen, 6 years as a GA resident.
Georgia's Judicial Branch Responsibility is to interpret laws
Made up of the state courts
Civil Law Dispute between 2 or more people, ex: divorce, child custody
Criminal Law violates state or local law, ex: murder, robbery, shoplifting
How a bill becomes a law Introduced by senator or representative, committee, house or
senate votes on bill (majority no —> bill dies), goes to governor, governor can veto and send
back or sign, general assembly can override
Georgia's State Constitution the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and
procedures for Georgia's citizens and government. It is made p of 11 articles and a preamble.
Preamble States purpose of the constitution
