Which is not true about members of Georgia's General Assembly?
They must be a U.S. citizen
They must live in the district they represent
They must be at least 35
They serve two year terms
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The Ga Supreme court rarely overturns a law passed by the General Assembly BECAUSE
The GA supreme court cannot overturn laws
Laws are not enforced by the Executive Branch
General Assembly works to make sure the laws are aligned to the Constitution
General Assembly chooses the judges on the Supreme Court
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Most day to day decisions about laws in the General Assembly are
are major news stories and are very distracting for legislators
are discussed in smaller committees
decided by the leadership with no input from members
sent to the Governor in the form of long reports
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Steps to a bill becoming a law 1. idea 2. introduced to one of the houses 3. committee work 4.debated on the floor 5.vote 6. sent to other house then voted on 7.
bill automatically becomes a law
bill is sent back to original house
Supreme Court justices vote on it
sent to governor for approval
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Based on the chart, which tax contributes the most amount of money to Georgia's tax revenue?
Estate tax
General Sales tax
Corporate Income tax
Individual Income tax
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
All of the following are qualifications for Georgia Senate EXCEPT
must be 25
must be married when takes office
must be a legal resident of GA for 2 years
must be a citizen of the U.S.
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The main advantage of committees meeting while the General Assembly is not in session is that Senators can...
decide how to vote on upcoming bills
meet with many of their own constituents
try to raise money for their own campaigns
examine legislation will before it is debated
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Most of Georgia's revenue is spent on...
repaying federal loans
services for its citizens
attracting international trade partners
salaries for government employees
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
All bills that deal with money must originate in this house
Senate
House of Representatives
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Can someone currently serving in the military be a state senator or representative?
Yes
Only if they are a Marine (OORAH!)
No
Only if they are stationed stateside
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
How long are members of the General Assembly's terms?