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Question 1

When a bill gets sent to the second house and they don't agree with it what can happen

Accepted Answer

They can debate to make changes on the bill, They are not able to agree at all so the bill dies, No compromise can be made so they use a committee

Question 2

What happens to a bill at first

Accepted Answer

The house that it was suggested in votes on it

Question 3

What is the length of term for the senate

Accepted Answer

Two years with no limit of consecutive terms

Question 4

How old do you have to be to join the House of Representatives

Accepted Answer

at least 21

Question 5

The purpose of the lieutenant governor is to

Accepted Answer

Presiding over the senate, take the governors place in case he/she dies

Question 6

What are the duties of the general assembly which fall under the legislative branch

Accepted Answer

Protecting the welfare of the people, Making laws

Question 7

DED (Department of Economic Development)

Accepted Answer

Supports GA economy through local and international business expansion.

Question 8

DPS (Department of Public Safety)

Accepted Answer

Enforces traffic laws, reduces crime, responds to disasters of any kind.

Question 9

how old do you have to be to become a governor or lieutenant governor

Accepted Answer

30

Question 10

to be a governor or lieutenant you have to be 30, US citizen for 15, and GA resident for 6 years

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

DOE (Department of Education)

Accepted Answer

Certifies teachers and distributes funds for textbooks.

Question 12

Join the house of representatives you have to be a US citizen, GA citizen for 2 years, legal resident in the district

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

What can the house do if the governor vetos the bill

Accepted Answer

They can do nothing, They can over-ride the veto with 2/3 of votes form both houses

Question 14

What happens if the bill is accepted

Accepted Answer

It moves to the next house and they debate on it like the first house

Question 15

DHR (Department of Human Resources)

Accepted Answer

Provides assistance fo the aging, family services, and mental health.

Question 16

The main role of the governor is to

Accepted Answer

Decide the fate of laws

Question 17

What can the governor do to the law

Accepted Answer

Sit on the bill and by the end of 40 days it becomes a law, Veto the bill so it does not become a law, Sign the bill to become a law

Question 18

DOT (Department of Transportation)

Accepted Answer

Helps build/plan highways and bridges.

Question 19

What is the term for the lieutenant governor

Accepted Answer

4 years with no limit on terms

Question 20

To join the senate you have to have the same qualifications as the House does except.

Accepted Answer

You have to at least be 25 and

Question 21

What is the purpose to a committee

Accepted Answer

To study bills and send to the house to make the houses time efficient.

Question 22

What is the length of term for the House of representatives

Accepted Answer

Two years with no limit of consecutive terms

Question 23

How are committee members appointed

Accepted Answer

Committee members in both houses are appointed by leader of that body.

Question 24

DNR (Departmentt of Natural Resources)

Accepted Answer

Helps conserve and protect natural and cultural resources.

Question 25

If both houses accept the bill who dose it go to

Accepted Answer

The governor who is not apart of the general assembly

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