Legislative and Executive Branch

Identify the purpose of the committee system.

• The committee system is responsible for debating and voting on bills that have been vetoed by the governor.

• The committee system is responsible for signing bills into law.

• The committee system is responsible for suggesting ideas for the General Assembly to pass.

• The committee system is responsible for studying and debating new bills to make the process more efficient.

Mr. Elmo introduced a bill in the Senate requiring nutritional facts be displayed in all Georgia public school cafeterias. The bill was approved by the committee. What is the next step in the legislative process?

• The bill is formally written by the Office of Legislative Council

• The bill is transferred to the House of Representatives

• The bill is sent to the Senate floor for a vote

• The bill is sent to the governor

Before a bill can be introduced by a legislator,

• Be written by the Office of Legislative Counsel (legislators and lawyers)

• it must Have the approval of the governor

• Be assigned to a study committee

• Voted on by both the Senate and the House of Representatives

To be eligible to be the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia a candidate must meet certain qualifications. Select THREE answers.

• Must be 30 years old

• Must be 25 years old

• Must be a resident of Georgia for six years prior

• Must be a citizen of the United States for at least 15 years

• Must have a college education

What job does the Governor serve in the executive branch?

• He serves as the Speaker of the House

• He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Georgia

• He serves as the President of the Senate

• He serves as the head of the Board of Regents

Who is the President of the Senate?

• Governor

• Senate Majority Leader

• Lieutenant Governor

• Speaker of the House

Mrs. Odom is 34 years old. She has been a citizen of the United States for five years and has lived in Savannah for six years. In which office(s), if any, of state government is she qualified to serve?

• Lieutenant Governor

• state Senator

• Governor

• state Representative

Mrs. Cameron is 37 years old and was elected to serve the people of Georgia. She served one four year term and she is planning to seek reelection in the next two elections. To which office(s), if any, could she have been elected.

• Lieutenant Governor

• state Senator

• Governor

• state Representative

What actions can the governor take on a bill? (Choose THREE answers) but not the House of Representatives

• Do nothing

• Veto the bill

• Introduce it to the Senate

• Sign the bill

• Assign it to a committee

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

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 2 years