Understanding Georgia's Lawmaking Process AKS44C

Which body is responsible for introducing a bill in the Georgia General Assembly?

• The Governor

• The House of Representatives or the Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President

What is the first step in the legislative process for making a law in Georgia?

• The Governor signs the bill

• A bill is introduced in either the House or Senate

• The bill is voted on by the public

• The bill is sent to the President

What happens to a bill after it passes both the House and the Senate in Georgia?

• It becomes a law immediately

• It is sent to the Governor for approval

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• It is voted on by the public

Which of the following is required for a bill to pass in either chamber of the Georgia General Assembly?

• A simple majority vote

• A unanimous vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

• Approval by the President

If the Governor vetoes a bill in Georgia, what can the General Assembly do to override the veto?

• Do nothing; the bill is dead

• Override the veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers

• Ask the President to sign it

• Send it to the Supreme Court

Given a table showing the steps of the legislative process in Georgia, identify which step involves committee review.

• After the Governor signs the bill

• After the bill is introduced in the House or Senate

• After the bill is voted on by both chambers

• After the bill becomes law

Examine the following chart: 1. Bill introduced 2. Committee review 3. Floor debate and vote 4. Sent to other chamber 5. Governor's decision Which step involves members discussing and possibly amending the bill before a vote?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 5

A bill passes the Georgia House with 120 votes in favor and 60 against. What does this outcome mean for the bill?

• The bill fails and cannot proceed

• The bill passes the House and moves to the Senate

• The bill is sent to the Governor immediately

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court

Suppose a bill is amended in the Georgia Senate after passing the House. What must happen next for the bill to become law?

• The Governor must sign the bill immediately

• The House must agree to the Senate's amendments

• The bill is automatically enacted

• The Supreme Court must review the bill

Given a flowchart of the Georgia legislative process, analyze and explain what would happen if the Governor neither signs nor vetoes a bill within the required time frame.

• The bill is automatically vetoed

• The bill becomes law without the Governor's signature

• The bill is sent back to the General Assembly

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court