Legislative Branch: GA General Assembly

What are the 2 chambers of the GA General Assembly?

• House of Representatives and Senate
• House of Representatives and Congress
• Senate and President
• Senate and Governor

The General Assembly has operated continuously since what year?

• 1750
• 1776
• 1782
• 1865

Every ______ years GA voters elect members to the legislature

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 6

The ________________ is the larger of the 2 chambers with 180 members, though it is often called the "Lower House."

• House of Representatives
• Senate

This person is elected by the entire legislative branch. They have the power to schedule debates, to vote, and to assign members to committees.

• Minority leader
• Majority leader
• Speaker of the House
• Floor leader

Who promotes the governor's interests in the chamber?

• Majority leader
• Minority leader
• Speaker of the House
• Floor Leader

All committees are chaired (lead) by members of what party?

• Majority Party
• Minority Party

Who is the chief officer/leader of the Senate?

• Speaker of the House
• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor

The GA General Assembly meets for their legislative session starting in January and the session last for ____ days. These days are not always continuous.

• 30
• 40
• 50
• 60

True or False: Members of the House and the Senate must serve on at least 5 committees.

• True
• False