Key Parts of the Legislature Online version SS8CG2: The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly. b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system. c. Evaluate how the legislative branch fulfills its role as the lawmaking body of the state of Georgia. by Aaron Stinson 1 House of Representatives 2 Senate 3 Executive Branch 4 Committee Must be 21 Leader is the Speaker of the House Largest branch in the General Assembly Has 180 Memebers Smaller of the two chambers 56 Members Lieutenant Governor is the leader of this chamber. Must be 25 Governor Lieutenant Governor Must be citizens of the U.S. for 15 years and a state resident for 6 Enforces the laws and bills that are passed by the house. Largest branch Has veto power Small group of legislatures from either chamber/house of the General Assembly that meet to review bills. Leader is a Chairman Work to shape and approve laws on behalf of the House of Representatives and Senate