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| Why and where did FDR come to Georgia? | Warm Springs to soak in thermal pools to help with his polio. |
| What problem did FDR discover while staying in Georgia? | Poverty and lack of electricity. |
| Who is the representative in each house of the General Assembly that tries to push the Governor's interests and agenda | Administrative Floor Leader |
| Which branch of government is Georgia's General Assembly? | Legislative |
| How does the legislative branch fulfill its role for the State of Georgia? | They pass laws. |
| Why might the legislature (House & Senate) agree to take the same bill to the floor of both houses for a vote without any changes? | To get a law passed quickly. They may get it to the Governor to be signed quicker without extra steps. |
| Why does the General Assembly reapportion districts after a census? | To keep the districts close to equal in population. |
| What are qualifications for Georgia's governor? | At least 30 yrs old, American citizen at least 15 yrs, GA resident at least 6 yrs. |
| What is the main power and responsibility of the Governor of GA? | Propose and manage the state budget. |
| What are main sources of state revenue? | Income tax, business tax, sales tax, property tax. |
| What must be done if there is limited revenue (not enough) to cover the proposed budget? | Must reduce public services because they don't have enough money. |
| When is a juvenile tried as an adult? | If 13 or older and commits one of the 7 laws known as 7 Deadly Sins. |
| What are the steps in the juvenile justice system? | Intake decision, detention, formal hearing, sentencing. |
| If a Senator has written a bill for money to go to school athletic programs, where would he take it? | To the President of the Senate because he is the one who assigns bills to committees. |
| What is a juvenile who runs away from home? | Unruly |
| Which court are juveniles tried who are under 18 and commit serious crimes? | Superior Court |
| John came to the U.S. when 18. He is now over 30 and has been a U.S. citizen for 10 years. Is he eligible to run for Governor? Why? | No. Must be U.S. citizen for at least 15 years. |
| Who is known for developing the Atlanta airport into a major transportation hub? | William Hartsfield |
| Who is known for building a stadium that brought pro sports to Atlanta? | Ivan Allen |
| Who is known for expanding the transportation services and construction of I-285 perimeter? | Ivan Allen |
| Which civil rights leader is know for non-violent protest methods based on writings of Thoreau and Gandhi? | MLK |
| What did GA's General Assembly do in protest of the Brown v. Board of Education decision? | Changed the state flag in 1956 to include the Confederate battle symbol. |
| What was the SNCC? | Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee |
| How was the SNCC involved in the civil rights movement? | They went to followed MLK to Albany, GA and helped in voter registration. |
| Who was the first black Congressman from GA since Reconstruction? | In 1972, Andrew Young was elected. |
| What movement helped make Andrew Young's career possible? | Civil Rights Movement |
| Who bought the rights to Coca-Cola and made it into huge company? | Asa Candler |
| Who started Home Depot? | Bernie Marcus & Arthur Blank |
| What area does GA gain most of its revenue from taxes? | Atlanta area because that is where most people live and work. |
