Unit 8 -Legislative Branch - Milestone Review

Which branch of Georgia state government has as its main responsibility the writing of state laws?

• council

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

Which accurately describes the powers of the Georgia General Assembly?

• It has the powers specifically designated in both the US and state constitutions.

• It has sole power over some areas an split power with the US government in other areas.

• It has law making power over all areas not specifically assigned to the US Constitution.

• IT has law making powers over all areas of GA involving money, taxes, revenue, and appropriations.

In order for a bill to become a law in Georgia, it must _____.

• receive the signature of the president.

• be voted on by the people in a referendum.

• receive a unanimous vote in both the House and the Senate.

• be introduced by a legislator and receive a majority vote in both houses.

What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor does not veto it, but does not sign it?

• The bill is killed.

• The bill become law after a certain amount of days.

• The bill goes back to the Senate.

• The bill goes back to the House of Representatives.

What is the correct sequence for a bill to become a law?

1. 1. The Bill is assigned to a committee.

2. 2. Copies of bills are given to the legislator.

3. 3. The governor may sign the bill.

   1. 4. The bill is sent to full chamber to be voted on.

• 2-1-4-3

• 1-2-3-4

• 2-4-1-3

• 4-2-1-3

Most of GA's revenue comes from which type of tax?

• sales

• income

• property

• motor fuel

Why does GA have a stable economy?

• GA must take in a large amount of taxes.

• GA supplements their budget by borrowing from other states.

• GA saves much of its revenue.

• GA's constitution requires that GA have a balanced budget - we don't spend more than we bring in.

What is the first step in developing GA's state budget?

• The governor sets up priorties.

• The counties submit their needs.

• Each department requests for funding.

• The General Assembly votes on how much money is available.

What factor MOST LIKELY determines whether funding for a program is included in the state budget?

• How popular the program is.

• How much revenue is available.

• The benefits of the program.

• If the governor thinks the program is important.

Members of both chambers of the General Assembly (House and Senate) serve for two year terms.

• True

• False