Legislative and Executive Branch

What is the primary function of Georgia's General Assembly?

• Making laws for the state of Georgia

• Enforcing laws in Georgia

• Managing federal relations

• Judging legal cases in Georgia

What is the minimum age requirement for a Senate member in Georgia?

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

How many House districts are there in Georgia?

• 180

• 56

• 150

• 100

Which of the following is a responsibility of the General Assembly?

• Managing state parks

• Judging state legal cases

• Enforcing state laws

• Creating the state budget

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

• Signature of the Governor

• Approval by the local mayor

• Approval by the President

• Approval by the Supreme Court

(SS8CG2b) The leader of the State Senate is the _______________________.

• Governor
• Speaker of the House
• Lieutenant Governor

(SS8CG2b) The Governor of Georgia is elected to terms that last ___ years long.

• 2
• 4
• 6

(SS8CG2) A bill must only pass one house of the General Assembly in order to become a law.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which of the following are included in the executive branch? (choose 2)

• the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Agencies

• the Courts

• the General Assembly

• the Secretary of State and Attorney General

How many votes are needed in order to overturn a veto by the executive branch?

• 2/3 of both houses. 
• Half of the houses.
• The majority of both houses. 
• 2/3 of the Senate, 1/3 of the House.