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The most important work on turning a bill into law takes place in committee. In the House of Representatives, who is the presiding officer that has the ultimate authority in assigning bills to committee?
a) Speaker of the House
b) Lt. Governor
c) President
d) Commissioner

How long is the term of members of the Georgia legislature?
a) two years
b) four years
c) unlimited
d) six years

To qualify to serve in the Georgia Senate, how old must a candidate be at the time of his election?
a) 25
b) 21
c) 18
d) 35

To serve in the Georgia House, how old must a candidate be at the time of his election?
a) 21
b) 25
c) 18
d) 16

If the legislature is to override a governor’s veto, what type of majority is required?
a) two-thirds
b) simple majority
c) unanimous
d)

What happens if the governor chooses not to sign a bill that has arrived on his desk from the legislature?
a) the bill becomes law anyway
b) the bill dies
c) the bill is sent back to committee
d) the State Supreme Court declares the bill a law

What is the leading expenditure in the state budget?
a) education
b) defense
c) highways
d) health care

What is the most important source of revenue for the state?
a) income tax
b) sales tax
c) property tax
d) lottery funds

What is the most important source of revenue for county governments?
a) property tax
b) sales tax
c) income tax
d) lotter funds

This is a serious crime punishable by a fine and at least one year in prison.
a) felony
b) misdemeanor
c) civil
d) delinquent act

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