What are the qualifications required for a person to become a member of the Georgia General Assembly?
Understanding Georgia's Government Structure

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8th Grade
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Laquananisha Adams
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Must be at least 21 years old for the House and 25 for the Senate, a resident of Georgia for at least two years, and a resident of the district for at least one year.
Must be at least 30 years old, a resident of Georgia for at least five years, and a resident of the district for at least two years.
Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States and a resident of Georgia for at least ten years.
Must have a law degree and be a resident of Georgia for at least three years.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the purpose of the committee system within the Georgia General Assembly.
To ensure that all bills are passed without debate.
To divide the workload and allow for detailed examination of proposed legislation.
To prevent any new laws from being created.
To allow only the most senior members to make decisions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the process for making a law in Georgia.
A bill is introduced, debated, and voted on in one chamber, then sent to the governor for approval.
A bill is introduced, reviewed by committees, debated, voted on in both chambers, and then sent to the governor for approval.
A bill is introduced, automatically becomes law after 30 days, and then is sent to the governor for signature.
A bill is introduced, voted on by the public, and then sent to the governor for approval.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze how state government in Georgia is funded and how spending decisions are made.
Through federal grants only, with spending decisions made by the governor alone.
Through state taxes and federal grants, with spending decisions made by the General Assembly and the governor.
Through donations from citizens, with spending decisions made by the state treasurer.
Through state taxes only, with spending decisions made by the judicial branch.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution and its relationship to the United States Constitution.
The Georgia Constitution is identical to the U.S. Constitution.
The Georgia Constitution includes a preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments, similar to the U.S. Constitution but specific to state governance.
The Georgia Constitution is a summary of the U.S. Constitution.
The Georgia Constitution only includes a bill of rights.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the separation of powers and checks and balances among Georgia’s three branches of government.
The legislative branch has all the power, with no checks from the other branches.
The executive branch can override any decision made by the legislative and judicial branches.
Each branch (legislative, executive, judicial) has distinct powers and can check the powers of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
The judicial branch has the final say in all matters, with no input from the other branches.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens according to the Georgia Constitution.
Citizens have no responsibilities and only rights.
Citizens have the right to vote, freedom of speech, and the responsibility to obey laws and serve on juries.
Citizens have the responsibility to pay taxes but no specific rights.
Citizens have the right to free education and the responsibility to serve in the military.
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