GA Studies - Legislative Branch

To qualify for the Georgia General Assembly potential candidates must for the Senate ___ and for the House of Representatives ___.

• be at least 25 years of age; be at least 21 years of age

• be at least 21 years of age; be at least 25 years of age

• have lived in the state for 15 years; have lived in the state for 10 years

• have lived in the district of office for 7 years; have lived in the district of office for 10 years

Which statement best describes factors that would disqualify a person from running for a Senate or House seat in the state of Georgia?

• Serving on active duty within a branch of the armed forces.

• Previously holding a government position in the state.

• Being over the age of 65 at the time of the election.

• Having previously run for the same position and lost.

What is the MAIN purpose of the committee system in the General Assembly?

• To oversee the different government agencies

• To plan improvements in various areas of need

• To develop the state’s operating budget

• To research, review, and report on bills

Which institution of Georgia’s government does the list in the box describe?

• Supreme Court

• General Assembly

• Governor’s Cabinet

• Lieutenant Governor

In the General Assembly, the ___ serves as the official leader of the Georgia Senate.

• Speaker

• Governor

• Secretary of State

• Lieutenant Governor

What is the term of office for both House and Senate members in Georgia?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What would be the BEST title for this list? - must be at least 25 years of age - minimum 1 year district resident - minimum 2 years Georgia resident

• Requirements to be in the Georgia Senate

• Requirements to run for Governor in Georgia

• Requirements to run for Lieutenant Governor in Georgia

• Requirements to be in the Georgia House of Representatives

Which position serves as the leader of the House in the Georgia General Assembly?

• Governor

• Secretary

• Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

Examine the graph. Which of the following is Georgia’s primary source of revenue, represented by the blue section in the chart?

• Investment interest

• Loans

• Taxes

• Customs Duties

Which of these can propose a new law?

• any citizen

• the Governor

• Secretary of State

• a legislator