Georgia Legislative Process of Bill to Law

If the governor takes not action on a bill during session, the bill will...

• become law without a signiture

• is sent to the people for a vote

• dies

• goes back to the legislature

What must happen to a bill before it can be brought up for a vote in the House or in the Senate?

• the governor must approve the bill

• all bills must be reviewed by a committee

• none of these things must happen

• the Georgia State Supreme court must agree

The main purpose of the legislative committees system is to...

• elect legislators

• review and discuss bills

• veto bills

• declare bills unconstitutional

If a governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a state law?

• The bill goes to the Supreme court for final approval

• The bill goes back to the General Assembly and must receive a 2/3 majority vote in both houses

• The bill can be passed by the Lt. Governor

• The bill can not become a law once the governor vetoes a bill

Which of the following best describes the legislative process in Georgia?

• A bill must pass both chambers in the same form and be signed by the Governor to become law.

• A bill only needs to pass in the House of Representatives to become law.

• A bill becomes law after being passed by the Senate alone.

• A bill can become law without the Governor's signature if it passes in both chambers with a supermajority.

What must a bill receive in order to become law in the state of Georgia?

• approval by the governor of Georgia

• approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate

• approval by the Georgia Supreme Court

• approval by both the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader

Complete the diagram by moving and placing the correct steps into the TWO empty boxes.

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The bill is sent to the other house.

The governor can veto the bill.

The Bill becomes a Law.

The bill is placed on the gen. calandar

A bill is formally introduced.

What is the role of the Governor in the legislative process in Georgia?

• To introduce new legislation

• To vote on all bills

• To sign or veto bills passed by the General Assembly

• To preside over the Senate

What is required for a bill to become law in Georgia?

• Approval by the Governor only

• Approval by both legislative chambers and the Governor

• Approval by the Senate only

• A public referendum

What happens if the Governor of Georgia does not sign or veto a bill within 40 days after the legislative session ends?

• The bill automatically becomes law

• The bill is automatically vetoed

• The bill is returned to the Legislature for further review

• The bill is discarded