GA Studies SS8CG2-4

What are the qualifications for the Georgia Senate?

• Must be a U.S. citizens

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must be a legal resident of Georgia for two years

• All of the above

What is the term for a House of Representative member?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

The MOST important duty of the members of the General Assembly is to

• remove judges

• impeach governors

• make and amend laws

• regulate and license insurers

How do members of the General Assembly get into office?

• They are nominated by committees.

• They are elected by the citizens of Georgia.

• They are appointed by the governor.

• They are chosen during town hall meetings.

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

• introducing a bill

• signing by the governor

• voting on a resolution

• reviewing by committees

What can happen if the governor vetoes a bill?

• The governor will amend the bill.

• The General Assembly can over ride the bill.

• The Georgia Supreme Court makes the bill a law.

• The citizens of Georgia vote to override the veto.

Which BEST describes the governor's role in creating or amending laws in Georgia?

• The governor can introduce bills to the General Assembly.

• The governor can veto bills passed by the General Assembly.

• The governor can override vetoes passed by the General Assembly.

• The governor can write formal resolutions for the General Assembly.

What are the requirements for candidates for governor?

• Must be 30 years

• Must have been a U.S. citizen for 15 years

• Must have been a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years

• All of the above

Which of the following positions would take over the role of governor if the governor died?

• The Supreme Court

• The State Legislature

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The Court of Appeals

Why would a defendant agree to a plea bargain?

• to prove his innocence

• to have a lesser charge applied to him or her

• because he or she could not afford an attorney

• because he or she was not informed of his or her rights