Legislative Branch of Georgia

Which is not true about members of Georgia's General Assembly?

• They must be a U.S. citizen
• They must live in the district they represent
• They must be at least 35
• They serve two year terms

The Ga Supreme court rarely overturns a law passed by the General Assembly BECAUSE

• The GA supreme court cannot overturn laws
• Laws are not enforced by the Executive Branch
• General Assembly works to make sure the laws are aligned to the Constitution
• General Assembly chooses the judges on the Supreme Court

Most day to day decisions about laws in the General Assembly are

• are major news stories and are very distracting for legislators
• are discussed in smaller committees
• decided by the leadership with no input from members
• sent to the Governor in the form of long reports

Steps to a bill becoming a law
1. idea
2. introduced to one of the houses
3. committee work
4.debated on the floor
5.vote
6. sent to other house then voted on
7.

• bill automatically becomes a law
• bill is sent back to original house 
• Supreme Court justices vote on it
• sent to governor for approval

Based on the chart, which tax contributes the most amount of money to Georgia's tax revenue?

• Estate tax
• General Sales tax
• Corporate Income tax
• Individual Income tax

All of the following are qualifications for Georgia Senate EXCEPT

• must be 25
• must be married when takes office
• must be a legal resident of GA for 2 years
• must be a citizen of the U.S.

The main advantage of committees meeting while the General Assembly is not in session is that Senators can...

• decide how to vote on upcoming bills
• meet with many of their own constituents
• try to raise money for their own campaigns
• examine legislation will before it is debated

Most of Georgia's revenue is spent on...

• repaying federal loans
• services for its citizens
• attracting international trade partners
• salaries for government employees

All bills that deal with money must originate in this house

• Senate
• House of Representatives

Can someone currently serving in the military be a state senator or representative?

• Yes
• Only if they are a Marine (OORAH!)
• No
• Only if they are stationed stateside