Executive Branch

Front

If the U.S. president and vice president are unable to serve, who becomes the chief executive officer of the country?

Back

The Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Front

What is the largest branch of the federal and state governments?

Back

Executive.

Front

Why did the founding fathers create the Electoral College to select the nation's president?

Back

They were not sure the people had the knowledge to make the best choice.

Front

According to Georgia's Constitution, all government originates from:

Back

the people.

Front

Maximum number of consecutive years a Georgia governor may serve as the state's executive officer: four, six, eight, ten

Back

eight

Front

Why is the power to make appointments to boards and executive offices important to the governor of Georgia?

Back

Through appointments, the governor can spread his or her influence far beyond the limited powers of the governor's office.

Front

How does the lieutenant governor most effectively affect the passage or failure of legislation in the Senate?

Back

By appointing members of committees.

Front

The branches of the federal and state governments are:

Back

legislative, executive, and judicial.

Front

Georgia's sources of state income do NOT include: investments of state resources in stocks and bonds., special fees collected by state agencies., state funds., Federal funds.

Back

investments of state resources in stocks and bonds.

Front

Which position is NOT an elected state office? Options: State Transportation Commissioner, State Agriculture Commissioner, State Insurance Commissioner, State Labor Commissioner.

Back

State Transportation Commissioner.