Understanding Georgia's General Assembly AKS44A

Which of the following is a qualification to become a member of the Georgia House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 21 years old

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must be a lawyer

• Must have lived in Georgia for 10 years

What is the main role of the Georgia General Assembly?

• Enforcing state laws

• Making state laws

• Interpreting state laws

• Electing the Governor

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve in the Georgia Senate?

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must have lived in Georgia for at least 2 years

• Must be born in Georgia

What is the first step in the legislative process in Georgia?

• The Governor signs the bill

• A bill is introduced in either the House or Senate

• The bill is sent to a committee

• The bill is debated on the floor

Which type of committee is formed for a specific purpose and is dissolved after its task is completed in the Georgia General Assembly?

• Standing committee

• Conference committee

• Special (or select) committee

• Joint committee

If a bill passes both the House and Senate in different versions, what happens next in the legislative process?

• The Governor automatically signs it

• It is sent to a conference committee to resolve differences

• It becomes law immediately

• It is sent back to the House for a new vote

Why are committees important in the Georgia General Assembly?

• They enforce the laws

• They help organize and review proposed legislation before it reaches the full chamber

• They elect the Governor

• They interpret the laws

Which of the following best describes the difference between the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate regarding membership qualifications?

• The House requires members to be older than the Senate

• The Senate requires members to be at least 25, while the House requires members to be at least 21

• Both require members to be at least 30 years old

• Only the Senate requires U.S. citizenship

A bill has passed both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly and is sent to the Governor. The Governor vetoes the bill. What can the General Assembly do to override the veto?

• Nothing; the bill is dead

• Pass the bill again with a two-thirds majority in both chambers

• Send the bill to the President

• Ask the Supreme Court to approve the bill

Suppose you are a member of the Georgia General Assembly and want to propose a new law. Outline the steps you would take from introducing the bill to it becoming law, including the role of committees.

• Introduce the bill, send it to committee for review, have it debated and voted on in both chambers, and then send it to the Governor for approval

• Introduce the bill, have the Governor sign it, then send it to committee, and finally vote in both chambers

• Introduce the bill, send it directly to the Supreme Court, and then to the Governor

• Introduce the bill, have it voted on in one chamber, and then it becomes law