Georgia House of Representatives facts for kids
The Georgia House of Representatives is an important part of the government in the U.S. state of Georgia. It's like one of the two main groups of lawmakers who make rules and laws for the state. This group is called the Georgia General Assembly. The House of Representatives is known as the "lower house" because it works alongside another group, the Senate.
Currently, there are 180 people elected to be members of the Georgia House of Representatives. They represent different areas of the state.
History of the House
The Georgia House of Representatives was first created a long time ago in 1777. This was during the American Revolution, when the United States was fighting for its independence.
Who is in the House now?
The Georgia House of Representatives has 180 members. These members belong to different political groups, called parties. The two main parties in Georgia are the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.
Here's a look at how many members each party had at the start of recent sessions:
- At the beginning of the 154th General Assembly, there were 118 Republicans and 62 Democrats. This made a total of 180 members.
- At the end of the 154th General Assembly, there were 115 Republicans and 64 Democrats, with 1 vacant seat. This made 179 members.
- At the beginning of the 155th General Assembly, there were 105 Republicans and 75 Democrats. This made a total of 180 members again.
The party with more members usually has more power to pass laws.
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In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Georgia para niños
