Legislative Branch in GA Quizizz Review 2018

Who is the presiding officer of the GA Senate?

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Temp

Who is the presiding officer of the GA House of Representatives?

• the Speaker of the House

• Lt. Governor

• Ms. Jackson

• Speaker Pro Temp

What age requirements must you meet to be a member of the GA General Assembly?

• 30 years old to be a Senator/ 25 years old to be a Representative

• 21 years old to be a Senator/ 25 years old to be a Representative

• 25 years old to be a Senator/ 21 years old to be a Representative

• 40 years old to be a Senator/ 30 years old to be a Representative

If a governor takes no action on a bill it:

• dies

• is sent to the people for a vote

• becomes a law after a period of time with no signature

• goes back to the legislature

What legislative committee is not a standing committee?

• Appropriation Committee

• Ways and Means Committee

• Judiciary Committee

• Reapportionment Committee

What can a legislative committee not do?

• They can not make a bill a law

• They can not debate a bill

• They can not vote on a bill

• They can not amend or revise a bill

What is the term length for ALL members of the GA General Assembly ( Senators and Representatives)?

• 4 year terms, with 4 year consecutive terms

• 4 year terms, unlimited consecutive terms

• 2 year terms, with 2 year consecutive terms

• 2 year terms with unlimited consecutive terms

The GA General Assembly meets the second Monday of January each year for how many days?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

If a governor vetos a bill and it goes back to the GA General Assembly, what majority of the House or Senate must vote yes on the bill for it to become a law?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 5/8

What are the citizenship requirements for becoming a GA Senator or Representative?

• You must be a US citizen, you must be a GA resident for 1 years, and you must be a resident in your district for 1 year

• You must be a GA resident for 2 years, and you must be a resident in your district for 1 year, you do not have to be a US citizen

• You must be a US citizen, you must be a GA resident for 2 years, and you must be a resident in your district for 2 years

• You must be a US citizen, you must be a GA resident for 2 years, and you must be a resident in your district for 1 year