SS8CG2 Legislative Branch - Georgia

What is the Georgia Legislative branch?

20. What is the main function of the General Assembly in Georgia?

• The primary function is to make the laws that govern Georgia through the proposal of legislation, committee consideration, and final action by the full house.

• Create technology

• To be judge and jury

• Monitor the economy

How is the Speaker of the House elected?

•     A) By the Governor

•     B) By all members of the House

•     C) By the President of the Senate

•     D) By a popular vote of citizens

What happens when the House and Senate create different versions of a bill?

• A) The bill is passed immediately

• B) The bill is sent to the Governor for approval

• C) A conference committee is created to reconcile differences

• D) The bill is vetoed by the Lieutenant Governor

What is the purpose of ad hoc committees in the General Assembly?

• A) Reviewing existing laws

• B) Investigating corruption cases

• C) Addressing specific issues

•    D) Approving state budgets

What is the role of the Majority Leader in the General Assembly?

• Promoting committee chairs

• Scheduling debates

• Presiding over the Senate

• Promoting the interest of the Governor

How many members are there in the Georgia Senate?

• 23

• 15

• 100

• 56

Who presides over the Georgia House of Representatives?

• A) Governor

• B) Lieutenant Governor

• C) Speaker of the House

• D) Secretary of State

What are the primary duties of members of the General Assembly?

• Serving on standing committees, passing state's operating budget, enacting laws

• Conducting investigations, appointing judges, overseeing foreign affairs

• Administering elections, managing state parks, regulating transportation

• Promoting tourism, supervising law enforcement, coordinating emergency response

. When are elections held for members of the Georgia State Senate?

•    A) January, odd-numbered years

• B) February, even-numbered years

• C) November, even-numbered years

•    D) December, odd-numbered years