1. Why is the legislative branch of government the closest to the people? Its members must seek re- election every two years

2. True or False: The Reapportionment Committee is a standing committee? FALSE

3. What happens when a house and a senate version of a bill differ after being passed by their respective bodies? The bill is referred to a conference committee for compromise rewording.

4. Election districts for both houses of the state legislature are re- drawn every______ years. 10 years

5. How many consecutive terms in office can be served by the lieutenant governor? Unlimited. There are no term limits set for this office.

6. Georgia’s stable economy during national times of recessions and depressions is a result of what? Georgia’s Constitution requires a balanced budget.

7. Each member of the state legislature is elected to a ____ year term. two

8. Which qualification is NOT a requirement to be elected lieutenant governor of Georgia? A) Must be a citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years B) Must be at least 30 years old C) Must be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years D) Must be at least 25 years old

9. A principle of government that divides the government into three branches; each with its own duties and responsibilities? Separation of Powers

10. What is a written proposal for a law? A Bill

11. What is NOT a duty or responsibility of the governor? A. Commander-in-chief of the Georgia National Guard B. Presiding officer of the state senate C. Making the annual “State of the State” address D. Managing the state’s budget

12. Who is the state’s chief legal officer? Georgia Attorney General

13. What is the official name of the state legislature? The Georgia General Assembly

14. Who presides over the Georgia House of Representatives? Speaker of the House

15. Which is NOT a requirement to serve in the Georgia senate? A) must be a citizen of the United States B) must be at least 30 years old C) must be a citizen of Georgia for at least two years D) must be a resident for one year of the district from which elected

16. How long is a single term in office for a member of the Georgia General Assembly? Two year terms

17. True or false, Georgia’s governor has the final say on if a bill becomes a law? False, the Georgia assembly may override a The Governor's veto.

18. A permanent committee, one that meets every session is called what? Standing Committees

19. Before being voted on by the full house of representatives or senate, who must review and approve all bills? House or Senate Committees

20. Which of the following correctly traces the steps of how a bill becomes a law in Georgia? A) Bill is proposed, sent to the governor, voted on by each house, assigned to a committee B) Written by citizen, signed by the governor, voted on by the citizens, published as law C) Bill is proposed, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, sent to governor D) Written by citizen, assigned to committee, voted on by each house, voted on by citizens

21. Which chamber of the state legislature is the ONLY one that confirms (approves) government appointments made by the governor? Senate

22. The _______________ committee’s bills deal with the states’ laws and court system. Judiciary

23. How can the General Assembly pass a bill over a governor's veto? General Assembly can override a veto by a 2/3 majority of both the Senate and the House.

24. The term separation of powers refers to the designation of certain powers to … A)the federal government and certain powers to the state government. B) each of the three branches of the government. C) state and municipal government. D) the people.

25. How many consecutive terms in office can be served by a member of the state legislature? Elected by popular vote to a two year term with no term limits

26. What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives? Must be at least 21 years of age

27. The task of turning an idea into a law belongs to? The legislature

28. What is the purpose of an appropriation act? They allow state agencies to spend money.

29. Every two years each member the state legislature is elected by voters in what? A legislative district

30. The _______ can call legislators back into special sessions to handle emergency situations. Georgia’s Governor

31. Where does most of the real work of lawmaking in Georgia take place? In committees

32. A group of legislators organized by subject area every legislative session is known as what? A standing committee

33. What could the governor do if he disapproved of a specific item in a bill? The governor could use a line item veto to change that part of the bill.

34. What does it mean to amend a law? To change a law

35. Any bill to raise or spend money must originate where? The Georgia House of Representatives

36. To which legislative committee are spending bills assigned? Appropriations Committee

37. Who presides over the Georgia state senate? Lieutenant Governor

38. ___________ committee – works on assigned issues and concerns between sessions of the legislature Interim

39. What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the state’s chief executive officer? Eight 8

40. Who becomes Georgia’s chief executive officer if both the governor and the lieutenant governor are unable to serve? Speaker of the House of Representatives

41. Representative bodies allow the people to do what through their elected officials? Rule indirectly

42. What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor does not veto it, but does not sign it? After ten days in session it will become a law without the governor's signature.

43. What vote is required in the house of representatives in order for a bill to pass? Majority of members must approve

44. How many members are there in the Georgia state Senate 56 members

45. Both the governor and lieutenant governor are elected to a term of how many years? Four 4

46. Who is the state’s chief executive? The Governor

47. The drawing of new districts to make sure populations remain equal is a process known as what? Reapportionment

48. Who is the head of the state’s Department of Education? State School Superintendent

49. Which branch of the Georgia state government makes or passes the laws? Legislative Body

50. What does it mean to repeal a law? To abolish a law

51. Which qualification is NOT a requirement to be elected governor of Georgia? A) Must be at least 30 years old B) Must be a citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years C) Must be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years D) Must have a college degree

52. What is the overall largest branch of state government? Executive

53. What does it mean to enact a law? To formerly create a law.

54. All activities of state government are based on what? Laws

55. To which legislative committee are tax bills assigned? Ways and Means

56. How many legislators serve in Georgia’s state senate? 56 members

57. What do we call the state’s legislative branch? Georgia’s General Assembly

58. Who is the state official that can call in the National Guard in times of crisis? Georgia’s Governor

59. Which chamber of the Georgia legislature is the ONLY one that writes appropriations (spending) bills? House of Representatives

60. The General Assembly in Georgia passes laws, the Georgia courts declare laws unconstitutional, and the governor vetoes laws. This is an example of what? Checks and Balances

61. The state receives most of its revenue from which type of tax? Income Tax

62. After a bill is introduced, to whom is it assigned? The clerk assigns it to committees of both the House and Senate.

63. What explanation BEST justifies the inclusion of the separation of powers and checks and balances doctrines in the constitution? A) It makes a distinction among the branches of government. B) It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful. C) It makes government run more smoothly. D) It streamlines government.

64. What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the state senate? Must be at least 25 years of age.

65. What must a person do to be a member of the state legislature? 1.Must meet minimum age requirement (21 House & 25 Senate) 2.Be a citizen of the U.S., a citizen of GA for two years 3.Must have been a legal resident of the district from which they were elected for at least one year.

66. How many members are there in the Georgia House of Representatives? 180 members

67. Who are constituents? The people, especially voters, that live within a legislative district

68. How many legislators serve in Georgia’s House of Representatives? 180 members

69. From where does all government originate? Georgia’s Voters/People

70. The largest portion of the state’s budget is spent on what? EDUCATION