of Representatives (180) General State Senate (56) Assembly: Legislative Branch Must be 21 years old Qualifications Must be 25 old Georgia resident 2 years Georgia resident for 2 Must live in district Must live in district 2 year term…no limits TERM 2 year term…no limits 180 districts Election 56 districts General election every even General election every even numbered year Making laws Proposing laws Duties Passing Georgia’s budget Passing Georgia’s Budget Amending the constitution Amending the constitution Speaker of the House (elected by Leaders Lieutenant Governor House members… third in line to Majority Party Leader is the succeed governor) Minority Party Leader Majority Party Leader Minority Party Leader Floor Leader (works with governor) What is the purpose of the Department of Human Services DHS delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians. The department is one of the largest agencies in state government with an annual budget of $1.8 billion in fiscal year 2017 and nearly 9,000 employees. DHS is comprised of three divisions and 11 offices, including the Division of Aging Services, the Division of Child Support Services, and the Division of Family and Children Services. Vision is to build stronger families for a stronger Georgia. What is the purpose of the Department of Education Founded in 1870 the DOE oversees all facets of public education and is made up of five offices: Curriculum and Instruction, Finance and Business Operations, Instructional Technology and Media, Policy and External Affairs and Teacher and Student Support. The state superintendent of schools reports to the governor. What is the purpose of the Department of Public Safety Created in 1937, it was established to protect citizens and their property. Includes: Georgia Highway Patrol, Capitol Police, Motor Carrier Compliance Division. What is the purpose of the Department of Economic Development Georgia to the world “Markets by encouraging investment in trade and attracting tourists to Georgia.” Know citizens’ rights vs. responsibilities
of Representatives (180) General Assembly: Legislative Branch State Senate (56) Must be 21 years old Georgia resident 2 years Must live in district Qualifications Must be 25 old Georgia resident for 2 Must live in district 2 year term…no limits TERM 2 year term…no limits 180 districts General election every even numbered year Election 56 districts General election every even Making laws Passing Georgia’s budget Amending the constitution Duties Proposing laws Passing Georgia’s Budget Amending the constitution Speaker of the House (elected by House members… third in line to succeed governor) Majority Party Leader Minority Party Leader Floor Leader (works with governor) Leaders Lieutenant Governor Majority Party Leader is the Minority Party Leader What is the purpose of the Department of Human Services DHS delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians. The department is one of the largest agencies in state government with an annual budget of $1.8 billion in fiscal year 2017 and nearly 9,000 employees. DHS is comprised of three divisions and 11 offices, including the Division of Aging Services, the Division of Child Support Services, and the Division of Family and Children Services. Vision is to build stronger families for a stronger Georgia. What is the purpose of the Department of Education Founded in 1870 the DOE oversees all facets of public education and is made up of five offices: Curriculum and Instruction, Finance and Business Operations, Instructional Technology and Media, Policy and External Affairs and Teacher and Student Support. The state superintendent of schools reports to the governor. What is the purpose of the Department of Public Safety Created in 1937, it was established to protect citizens and their property. Includes: Georgia Highway Patrol, Capitol Police, Motor Carrier Compliance Division. What is the purpose of the Department of Economic Development “Markets Georgia to the world by encouraging investment in trade and attracting tourists to Georgia.” Know citizens’ rights vs. responsibilities
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