Understanding Georgia's Lawmaking Process

What is the first step in turning an idea into a law in Georgia?

• Discussing the idea in public

• Sending the idea to the governor

• Drafting the idea into a bill

• Voting on the idea

What is the main role of committees in the lawmaking process?

• To veto bills

• To review and research bills

• To introduce new bills

• To sign bills into law

What happens if a bill passes in one chamber of the Georgia General Assembly?

• It is sent back to the committee

• It becomes a law

• It goes to the governor

• It moves to the other chamber

What can the governor of Georgia do with a bill?

• Sign it into law

• Send it back to the committee

• Ignore it indefinitely

• Pass it to the president

What is the purpose of the state budget in Georgia?

• To elect new representatives

• To veto bills

• To introduce new laws

• To plan how the state will spend its money