WorksheetsGeorgia Government: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If the governor takes no action on a bill, it:
a)
dies.
b)
is sent to the people for a vote.
c)
becomes law without a signature.
d)
goes back to the legislature.
2.
What happens when a house and senate version of a bill differ after being passed by their respective bodies?
a)
The bill is referred to the governor to sign or veto.
b)
The bill is referred to a standing committee to rewrite.
c)
The bill is referred to a conference committee for compromise rewording.
d)
The bill is killed.
3.
What vote is required in the house of representatives in order for a bill to pass?
a)
A two-thirds vote of house members.
b)
A three-fifths vote of house members.
c)
A consensus of the house members.
d)
A majority vote of house members.
4.
Which phase of the bill to law process are most bills "killed"?
a)
Floor action
b)
Governor consideration
c)
Introduction
d)
Committee consideration
5.
Who can write a bill?
a)
GA Senator
b)
GA Governor
c)
GA House Member
d)
Anyone!
6.
A governor just vetoed a bill. Which of the following would allow the bill to still become a law.
a)
GA citizens voting on the bill to become law.
b)
The legislature voting in a two-thirds majority override.
c)
The LT Governor can sign the bill into law.
d)
The GA Supreme Court declaring the bill to be constitutional.
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