Georgia SS8CG2

Executive Branch

Multiple Choice

The Executive Branch

• headed by the Lieutenant Governor, is the largest branch within Georgia's State Government

• deals exclusively with interpreting the laws of Georgia

• is the smallest branch within Georgia's State Government

• is the largest branch within Georgia's State Government

Multiple Choice

What are the requirements to serve as Governor or Lieutenant Governor in the state of Georgia?

• at least 35 years old....resident of GA for at least 4 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 6 years

• resident of GA for at least 6 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 15 years....at least 25 years old

• at least 30 years old....resident of GA for at least 6 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 15 years

Multiple Choice

In-charge of the Senate and stepping in as Chief Executive when the Governor is out-of-state/busy

• are considered to be informal powers of the Lieutenant Governor

• are considered to be formal powers of the Lieutenant Governor

• are considered to be formal powers of the General Assembly

• are considered to be informal powers of the State Senate

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

The Lieutenant Governor is leader of the

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Multiple Choice

"Horrible weather coming our way....snow and ice....the roads will be dangerous!" Which dept will hep to make sure the roads are safe/clear?

• dept of education

• dept of natural resources

• dept of public safety

• dept of transportation

Multiple Choice

The governor can only serve 2 terms in a row maximum (each term is 4 yrs), while the Lt. Governor....

• can serve 1 term for starters, stop, take a break, then unlimited times if re-elected

• can serve two terms, maximum

• can serve an unlimited number of times

• none of these makes sense

Multiple Choice

This department regulates and promotes GA's agriculture industry and assists with such businesses as convenience stores, food processing plants, and farmers' markets.

• Department of Economic Development

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Insurance

• Department of Labor

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the roles of notable members of the executive branch of the Georgia government is NOT correct?

• The attorney general serves as the chief legal advisor to the governor of Georgia.

• The secretary of state is responsible for ensuring the safety of Georgia residents.

• The state school superintendent certifies teachers and distributes educational funding.

• The commissioner of agriculture regulates food production and ensures consumer safety.

Multiple Choice

Citizens reported a pot hole on I-75, the Department of Transportation is responsible for fixing the pot hole.

• True

• False

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

Which state position supervises elections?

• Secretary of State

• Labor Commissioner

• State School Superintendent

• Insurance Commissioner

Multiple Choice

Commander-in-Chief (In-charge) of Georgia's Military....oversees the Executive Branch....proposes a budget.....

• This describes the Governor's informal duties

• This describes the Lt. Governor's duties

• This describes the Governor's formal duties

• This describes the Lt. Governor's informal duties

Multiple Choice

Answer: Enforce the laws passed by the Legislative Branch.

• Question: What is the purpose of Georgia's Legislative Branch?

• Question: What does Georgia's Judicial Branch do?

• Question: What does Georgia's Executive Branch do?

• Question: What is the reason behind Georgia's informal powers?

Multiple Choice

This department deals with/monitors oversight of stores, food processing plants, garden/nursery centers, etc.

• Department of Economic Development

• Department of Agriculture

• State Department of Education

• Department of Labor

Multiple Choice

The Lieutenant Governor's informal powers consist of:

• He/She helps to raise state revenue through informal powers given to them

• He/She doesn't have any informal powers

• being in-charge of the Senate

• Chief Executive when the Governor is gone