SS8cg2, 3 and 4

Front

Why are committees a necessary part of the law making process?

Back

They research the bills to make sure that they are aligned with the Constitution.

Front

Who is the leader of the house?

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

General Assembly has two major duties. What are they?

Back

Balance the state's budget and writing bills.

Front

How many members are apart of the General Assembly in Georgia?

Back

180 in the House, 56 Senate

Front

What role does the Speaker of the House have in the General Assembly?

Back

Assign members to committees

Front

Which department oversees how schools are funded, certifies teachers, and distributes funds to school districts?

Back

Dept. of Education

Front

Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer?

Back

Attorney General

Front

How can a Georgia governor try to stop a bill from becoming a law after it has been approved by the legislature?

Back

veto the bill

Front

Who is responsible for appointing the state officials in the executive branch who are not elected? Options: the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the citizens of GA, the Speaker of the House

Back

the Governor

Front

This department regulates and promotes GA's agriculture industry and assists with such businesses as convenience stores, food processing plants, and farmers' markets.

Back

Department of Agriculture