Governor and Lt. Governor of Georgia

Governor and Lt. Governor of Georgia

Multiple Choice

The maximum number of years that the Georgia’s Governor may serve as the States Chief Executive Officer is?

• 8 years (2 four year terms)

• 4 years (2 two year terms)

• 8 years (1 eight year term)

• 4 years (1 four year term)

Multiple Choice

What is the largest branch of Georgia’s government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Governors

Multiple Choice

Who is Georgia's chief executive officer?

• Lt. Governor
• Governor
• Speaker of the House
• President

Multiple Choice

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

• By appointing persons from the same political party, the governor can help one party dominate the government.

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

• Through appointments to boards and executive offices, a governor can control the actions of all state agencies and boards.

• By appointing political backers and campaign contributors, the governor can repay supporters and raise money for future campaigns.

Multiple Choice

What qualifications must the Lt. Governor meet?

• 18 years old, US citizen for 15 years, GA citizen for 1 year

• 21 years old, US citizen for 20 years, GA citizen for 2 years

• 40 years old, US citizen for 15 years, GA citizen for 6 years

• The same qualifications as the governor

Multiple Choice

If the governor is no longer able to serve, who take his/her place?

• The Lt. Governor

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Temp

• Speaker Pro Temp

Multiple Choice

How long must you be a GA resident to be the governor of GA?

• 7 years

• 6 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum age you must be to be the governor of the state of GA?

• 20

• 21

• 30

• 40

Multiple Choice

How long must you be a US citizen to be the governor of GA?

• 8 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years