By the Speaker, except those in the department of the Clerk; he
having power to appoint his own deputies.
THE SENATE.
Q. Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?
A. The Lieutenant-Governor, and he is called the President of the
Senate.
DUTIES.
Q. What are some of the duties of the State Senate?
I. To elect the remaining officers, whose names and duties are
about the same as in the Assembly.
II. To have co-ordinate jurisdiction with the Assembly in enacting
laws
III. To act as a court for the trial of impeachments, associated
with the judges of the Court of Appeals, and the President of the
Senate.
IV. To confirm or reject appointments made by the Governor.
V. To elect a temporary president when the Lieutenant-Governor
shall not attend as president, or shall be called to act as
Governor.
Q. How many members must be present in each house to do business?
A. A majority, which is called a quorum.
BILLS.
Q. Where may bills originate?
A. Any bill may originate in either house of the Legislature.
Q. What is the difference between the Legislature of this state
and Congress in this respect?
A. In Congress all bills for raising revenues MUST originate in
the House of Representatives.
Q. What may either house do with bills originating in the other
house?
A. Amend them; but both houses must agree to the amendment or
amendments, before they can become a law.
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