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Georgia State Government- Legislative Branch
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S8CG2- Analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia
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1
Which of the following can the General Assembly pass legislation on?
Voting Age
Federal budget
Gun Control Laws
Taxes
2
What two houses make up the Georgia General Assembly
House of Representatives - Senate
House of Representatives- Sanford
House of Commons - Governor's Council
House of Senate - Representatives
3
Which General Assembly branch affirms appointments made by the governor to executive offices?
House of Representatives
Senate
Both
4
New voting district lines are drawn how often?
1 year
5 years
20 years
10 years
5
Identify the 3 standing committees:
Judiciary, Appropriations, Weight Grouping
Judges, Appropriations, Ways and Means
Judiciary, Appropriations, Ways and Means
Judiciary, After care, Ways and Means
6
How often are members of the General Assembly elected?
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
Every 2 years
7
Who presides over the GA House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Governor
President Pro Tem
Lt.Governor
8
What is the most important thing for the Georgia legislature to pass?
State's Operating Budget
Traffic Laws
State's Education Budget
Gun Laws
9
Who presides over the Georgia Senate?
President Pro Tem
Governor
Lt. Governor
Speaker of the House
10
How long do you have to be a resident of the district you live in to run for state office?
1 year
2 years
6 years
15 years
11
Which house must approve bills before the Governor can sign them into law or veto them?
House of Representatives
Both
Senate
12
How old do you have to be to be a member of the Georgia House of Representatives?
25
35
21
30
13
The General Assembly can pass any laws not denied by what?
State Constitution
General Assembly
U.S. Constitution
Governor's orders
14
How old do you have to be to be a member of the Georgia Senate
35
25
21
30
15
Which amendment to the US Constitution grants STATES the right to pass laws?
1st
2nd
10th
26th
16
How long do you have to be a resident of Georgia to run for state office?
15 years
1 year
6 years
2 years
17
Which house of the General Assembly writes appropriation bills?
Both
Senate
House of Representatives
18
What is the official name of Georgia's legislative branch?
Congress
House of Senate
General Assembly
Representatives
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How long does a GA legislative session last?
Year round
4 weeks
40 days
6 months
