Unit 11-GA's Gov't and Gen. Assembly

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to register to vote in the state of Georgia?

• Must have a minimum annual income of $22,000

• Not be currently serving a sentence of conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude

• Be a legal resident of the county in which you are registering to vote

• Be at least 17 ½ years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote

Which duty is NOT a power of the Georgia General Assembly?

• represent the people of Georgia

• redistrict every 10 years

• elect the governor every four years

• authorize, or appropriate, state spending

The system of limiting the roles of each branch and setting right another branch’s error is called ____.

• Bill of Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Amendments

• Preamble

Which qualification is NOT a requirement for serving in the Georgia General Assembly?

• A senator must be at least age 25 and a representative at least age 21.

• A member must be a Georgia citizen for at least two years.

• Members must be legal residents of their districts for at least one year.

• A member must have a college, technical, or vocational degree.

Which character words fulfill our state motto?

• Wisdom, Justice, Consideration

• Morals, Values, and Sharing

• Wisdom, Justice, Moderation

• Judge, Jury, and Execution

If both houses of the Georgia General Assembly pass different versions of the same bill, what must happen for the bill to move towards passage?

• The governor can add amendments to either bill.

• A conference committee is created to resolve the disagreements.

• The governor can sign both bills into law.

• Both bills are immediately defeated, or tabled.

In the Georgia General Assembly, who presides over the Senate?

• Governor

• Majority Whip

• Minority Leader

• Lieutenant Governor

Which description is NOT true about the organization of Georgia’s General Assembly?

• The Governor also serves as the president (head office) of the Senate.

• The House of Representatives chooses a speaker and a speaker pro tempore

• The Lt. Governor serves as the president (head office) of the Senate.

• There are two houses.

Which list describes the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia?

• Proposal, draft, floor action, committee action, pass both houses, governor action

• Proposal, draft, governor action, committee action, floor action, pass both houses

• Proposal, draft, governor action, floor action, committee action, pass both houses

• Proposal, draft, committee action, floor action, pass both houses, governor action

Why are standing committees important to the legislative process?

• They allow the governor to stop or “stand up” bills.

• They are a direct check on the power of the committee chairmen.

• They allow legislators to specialize by subject area of expertise.

• New legislators can be grouped to help familiarize them with their new jobs.