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WorksheetsLegislative Branch
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following is the best answer as to why taxes are important to Georgia's government?
They provide the government a way in which to track citizen's loyalty.
They are the only way Georgia contributes to federal programs.
They are the primary way the government raises money to operate.
They fund the work of lobbyists involved in legislation.
Which of these lists the correct order of the legislative process for a BILL to become and LAW?
Proposal, House and Senate passage, action by governor, committee
Proposal, House and Senate passage, committee consideration, action by governor
Proposal, action by governor, House and Senate passage, committee consideration
Proposal, committee consideration, House and Senate passage, action by governor.
Standing committee
Committees created for a special purpose
Permanent committee/ one that continues every legislative session
Created when House and Senate create different versions of a bill and must compromise to make one
Made up of both House and Senate Members
Joint committee
Committees created for a special purpose
Made up of both House and Senate members
Permanent committee/ one that continues every legislative session
Created when House and Senate create different versions of a bill and must compromise to make one
The MOST important duty of the members of the General Assembly is to
appoint judges
impeach the Governor
make and amend laws
interpret the laws according to the Georgia Constitution
In the General Assembly, the _____ serves as the official leader of the Georgia Senate.
Speaker
Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor
Majority Leader
What would be the best title for this list? Must be at least 21 yrs. old; Must live in district min. of 1 year; Must be GA resident at least 2 years
"Requirements to be in the GA House of Representatives"
"Requirements to be in the GA Senate"
"Requirements to be a GA Governor"
"Requirements to be a GA Lieutenant Governor"
What is the term of office for both House and Senate members in Georgia?
1 year
2 years
4 years
6 years
If the governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a law?
The bill automatically becomes a bill 6 months later.
It can't ever become a bill.
The General Assembly can override the veto with a 2/3s majority vote.
The House and Senate speakers can override the Governor's veto.
What makes the Georgia General Assembly bicameral?
It meets at the state capitol building
Its majority political party is Republican
It consists of two houses: The House of Representatives and Senate.
It is responsible for making all laws in the state.
What is Georgia's largest source of revenue?
motor fuel taxes
sales tax
lottery funds
income tax
