Legislative Branch

What is the first step in creating laws in the state of Georgia?

• introducing a bill

• signing by the governor

• reviewing by committees

• overriding a veto

The Georgia General Assembly is comprised of:

• the Senate and the Cabinet.

• the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• the Cabinet and the House of Representatives.

• the House of Representatives and the Speaker.

Choose the BEST answer to this statement: "After a bill is introduced in the Legislative branch, the bill __________."

• becomes law

• is voted on by the house that introduced it

• receives comments from the Executive branch

• is sent to a committee for study and discussion

The General Assembly is divided into ___ chambers.

• The General Assembly functions as one unit.

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the primary function of the General Assembly?

• enforce state law

• interpret state law

• draft legislation

• veto bills before they can become law

Which of the following represents a duty required by the General Assembly?

• Serve on a standing committee

• Serve on a conference committee

• Manage the state budget

• Direct the work of the executive branch

Which of the following is NOT a role of the Georgia General Assembly?

• Collecting taxes

• Redistricting the state

• Passing the state's operating budget

• Voting to place constitutional amendments on election ballot

The Georgia State Senate is made up of ___ members.

• 29

• 56

• 91

• 180

The Georgia House of Representatives is made up of ___ members.

• 29

• 56

• 91

• 180

Which of the following meet the qualifications for becoming a Georgia state senator?

• An 18 year old who has always lived in Georgia and is a U.S. citizen

• A 21 year old who moved into Georgia 5 years ago and is a U.S. citizen

• A 25 year old who lives in Alabama but has worked in Georgia for 15 years and is a U.S. citizen

• A 30 year old who has lived in Georgia for 3 years and is a U.S. citizen