CG2 Flashcards
Georgia’s legislative branch; made up of a bicameral legislature
consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
General assembly
elected in local districts for two years at a time with no limit on
consecutive terms.
term of office (legislature)
these are responsibilities of the General Assembly which include making laws to
ensure the welfare of Georgia citizens.
Duties
serves as president of the Senate, casts a vote if there is a tie, makes
committee assignments, and names committee chairmen
Lieutenant governor
Age a senator has to be to serve
25
studies bills before they are sent to the members of the legislature for debate and
vote.
Committee
“wannabe law” The name of a law, before it becomes an actual law.
Bill
A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
Bicameral
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
Amend
A formal decision to reject a bill.
Veto
Senate’s presiding officer, also known as the Lt. Governor
President of the senate
acts passed by the legislative branch and approved by the executive branch
or acts passed by the legislative branch, vetoed by the president, and overruled by the
legislative branch.
Legislation
Leader of the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the house
Age the House of Representative has to be to be able to serve
21
a member of the Georgia Senate; must be 25 years of age, a resident of Georgia
for 2 years and their district for one year, and a U.S. citizen
State senator
a member of the Georgia House of Representatives; must be 21 years of
age, a resident of Georgia 2 years and their district for one year, and a U.S. citize
State representative
