WorksheetsGeorgia Legislative Process of Bill to Law
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
If the governor takes not action on a bill during session, the bill will...
become law without a signiture
is sent to the people for a vote
dies
goes back to the legislature
What must happen to a bill before it can be brought up for a vote in the House or in the Senate?
the governor must approve the bill
all bills must be reviewed by a committee
none of these things must happen
the Georgia State Supreme court must agree
The main purpose of the legislative committees system is to...
elect legislators
review and discuss bills
veto bills
declare bills unconstitutional
If a governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a state law?
The bill goes to the Supreme court for final approval
The bill goes back to the General Assembly and must receive a 2/3 majority vote in both houses
The bill can be passed by the Lt. Governor
The bill can not become a law once the governor vetoes a bill
Which of the following best describes the legislative process in Georgia?
A bill must pass both chambers in the same form and be signed by the Governor to become law.
A bill only needs to pass in the House of Representatives to become law.
A bill becomes law after being passed by the Senate alone.
A bill can become law without the Governor's signature if it passes in both chambers with a supermajority.
What must a bill receive in order to become law in the state of Georgia?
approval by the governor of Georgia
approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate
approval by the Georgia Supreme Court
approval by both the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader
Complete the diagram by moving and placing the correct steps into the TWO empty boxes.
The bill is sent to the other house.
The Bill becomes a Law.
A bill is formally introduced.
The governor can veto the bill.
The bill is placed on the gen. calandar
What is the role of the Governor in the legislative process in Georgia?
To introduce new legislation
To vote on all bills
To sign or veto bills passed by the General Assembly
To preside over the Senate
What is required for a bill to become law in Georgia?
Approval by the Governor only
Approval by both legislative chambers and the Governor
Approval by the Senate only
A public referendum
What happens if the Governor of Georgia does not sign or veto a bill within 40 days after the legislative session ends?
The bill automatically becomes law
The bill is automatically vetoed
The bill is returned to the Legislature for further review
The bill is discarded
Select the correct phrase to complete the statement. The primary benefit of the committee system of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate is that it ensures that
all members are properly doing their jobs
all proposed laws are carefully examined
important discussions can be held in secret
no members have more power than other members
What must a bill receive in order to become law in the state of Georgia?
approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate
approval by the governor of Georgia
approval by the Georgia Supreme Court
approval by both the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader
Which branch of government writes and passes new laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What is the purpose of a conference committee in the Georgia Legislative Branch?
To enforce laws
To resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill
To nominate candidates for the Governorship
To oversee the state budget
What is the first step in creating laws in the state of Georgia?
introducing a bill
signing by the governor
voting on a resolution
reviewing by committees
Which of the following is a requirement for a bill to be introduced in the Georgia General Assembly?
It must be sponsored by a lobbyist.
It must be approved by the Governor before introduction.
It must be introduced by a member of the General Assembly.
It must have a public petition with at least 1,000 signatures.
What is the main role of committees in the Georgia Legislative Branch?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To review and amend proposed legislation
To elect the Governor
Select the correct phrase to complete the statement. The primary benefit of the committee system of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate is that it ensures that
all members are properly doing their jobs
all proposed laws are carefully examined
important discussions can be held in secret
no members have more power than other members
How is the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives chosen?
Appointed by the Governor
Elected by the state's voters
Elected by the members of the House
Appointed by the Senate
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the members of the General Assembly?
serving on standing committees
passing legislation (laws)
passing state budget
declaring laws unconstitutional
What is the first step in the legislative process for a bill to become law in Georgia?
A) Introduction of the bill in either the House or Senate
B) Approval by the Governor
C) Review by the Georgia Supreme Court
D) Public referendum
Who has the power to veto a bill in the Georgia legislative process?
A) The Speaker of the House
B) The Governor
C) The Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court
D) The Lieutenant Governor
What happens if a bill is amended in one chamber of the Georgia General Assembly?
A) It is sent directly to the Governor for approval
B) It must be reintroduced as a new bill
C) It returns to the original chamber for concurrence
D) It is automatically vetoed
Which committee is responsible for resolving differences between House and Senate versions of a bill in Georgia?
A) Appropriations Committee
B) Conference Committee
C) Rules Committee
D) Judiciary Committee
What is required for a bill to override a Governor's veto in Georgia?
A) A simple majority in both the House and Senate
B) A two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate
C) Approval by the Georgia Supreme Court
D) A public referendum
