Pre-Assessment: Georgia’s Legislative Branch

What is the main job of the Georgia General Assembly?

• Build roads and bridges

• Make laws for the state

• Enforce laws

• Judge court cases

How many parts does the Georgia General Assembly have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is NOT one of the two parts of the General Assembly?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• None of the above

What do we call a written idea for a new law before it is approved?

• Law

• Bill

True or False: The governor has the power to approve or veto (reject) a bill.

• True

• False

Who makes laws for the state of Georgia?

• The President

• The General Assembly

• The Governor

• The Supreme Court

What happens to a bill if the governor vetoes it?

• The bill becomes law automatically.

• The bill is sent back to the legislature for reconsideration.

• The bill is discarded permanently.

• The bill is sent to the President for approval.

What happens if the Governor vetoes a bill?

• It automatically becomes a law.

• The General Assembly can vote to override the veto.

• The bill is sent to the President.

• The bill is thrown away forever.

What would happen if there were no laws?

• Everything would be organized and peaceful.

• People could do whatever they want, and it might not be safe.

• The governor would make all the rules alone.

• Nothing would change.

Which of the following is an example of a law that affects you every day?

• Laws about driving

• Laws about school rules

• Laws about safety

• All of the above