Unit 5 Legislative Branch

The head of the House of Representatives.

• Senator

• Clerk of the House of Representatives

• Lieutenant Governor

• Speaker of the House

Which of the following are the qualifications for both houses in the General Assembly?

• US citizenship, Georgia citizenship for at least five years, and legal residence in their districts for at least three years.

• US citizenship, Georgia citizenship for at least two years, and legal residence in their districts for at least one year.

• US citizenship, Georgia citizenship for at least four years, and legal residence in their districts for at least two years.

• US citizenship, Georgia citizenship for at least three years, and legal residence in their districts for at least two years.

Which branch of Georgia state government has as its main responsibility the writing of state laws?

• council

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

Who presides over the Senate? Georgians elect him/her in a statewide election by popular vote.

• Governor

• Speaker of the House

• governor of Georgia

• lieutenant governor

Who does both the speaker of the House and the lieutenant governor appoint to focus on different issues and make recommendations about specific bills.

• committees

• trustees

• lawyers

• judges

What are the two parts of Georgia's legislative branch?

• Supreme Court and Governor

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Secretary of State and Senate

• Governor and General Assembly

Who determines the guilt or innocence of impeached officials or approve/reject appointments by the governor?

• The Senate

• None of the above

• The House of Representatives

• Both the House of Representatives and the Senate

Which group introduces bills designed to raise revenue, appropriate funds,or impeach?

• Both the Senate and the House of Representatives

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• None of the above

How long is the term of a member of the Georgia General Assembly?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

Which of the following statements is true about the age qualifications to be a Senator and a representative in Georgia?

• Senators must be at least 21 years old and representatives must be 25.

• Senators must be at least 25 years old and representatives must be 21.

• Senators must be at least 30 years old and representatives must be 35.

• Senators must be at least 41 years old and representatives must be 45