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True or False: Only GA State Senators have to be US Citizens, Not GA State Representatives.

FALSE: They BOTH have to be US Citizens

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What are 2 responsibilities of both the Senate and the House in Georgia?

Serve on committees; approve state budget; enact laws

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What does bicameral mean?

That means two branches of government in the legislative branch

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How many committees does the House of Representatives have in Georgia?

36 committees

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How many committees does the Senate have in Georgia?

26 committees

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How many committees are all members of the Georgia General Assembly mandated to participate in?

A minimum of two

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Committees have different functions and purposes. List two topics committees in GA cover.

Education, Agriculture, Transportation

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What is a Standing Committee?

Law-making committee that are permanent and used in every session

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What are two Standing Committees in Georgia?

Health and Human Services; Ethics; Public Safety

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What type of Committee is made for a special reason or purpose?

Ad Hoc Committee

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What is the main purpose of an Ad Hoc Committee?

To advise or make suggestions

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What might happen to an Ad Hoc Committee once its task is complete?

It may be discontinued

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What is the only Joint Committee currently in Georgia?

One that pertains to Metro Transit

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What is a Conference Committee used for?

A compromise if there is a disagreement between the House and the Senate

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What happens to a Conference Committee once they accomplish their goals?

They are quickly discontinued

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What happens in a Joint Committee?

Members of both the House and the Senate collaborate on important matters that impact both branches

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