Definition of opponent. 1  1 : one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict) She is a formidable opponent in the race for senator. opponents of the war. 2  2 : a muscle that opposes or counteracts and limits the action of another.
Budget Basics. Georgiaâs 2017 fiscal year is July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and the total budget available to the state is $43.7 billion. That includes $23.7 billion in state funding, $13.7 billion in federal funding and $6.3 billion in other funds.
Georgiaâs government resembles the federal model, with an executive, legislative and judicial branch maintaining a balance of power. The executive branch consists of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other statewide elected officials and agencies serving under the Governor. The Governor is the chief executive of the state of Georgia. Like the President, he or she is limited to two four-year terms.