Georgia's Government: Executive Branch

What does the executive branch do?

• elect the president
• make the laws
• enforces the laws
• count the votes

Which qualification is NOT a requirement to be elected governor of Georgia?

• A governor must be at least 30 years old before taking office in Georgia
• A governor must be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years prior to taking office
• A governor must have been a citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years prior to taking office.
• A governor must have an advanced degree or advanced education prior to taking office.

How do the qualifications for governor and lieutenant governor compare?

• They are the same

• They are slightly different

Which department? oversees how schools are funded, certifies teachers, and distributes funds to school districts. 

• Education
• Human Resources
• Transportation
• Economic Development

Which executive department is responsible for managing state parks, issuing hunting and fishing licenses, and protecting endangered animals?

• Public Safety
• Human Services
• Natural Resources
• Transportation

Which executive department is responsible for the Port of Savannah, the Port of Brunswick, and building and maintaining roads?

• Public Safety
• Human Services
• Natural Resources
• Transportation

The Dept. of Education  does NOT oversee

• certification of teachers
• textbooks students use
• historic sites
• funds being used for educational purposes

How old must an individual be in order to run for the Georgia House of Representatives?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

How old must an individual be in order to run for Georgia Senate?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

How old must a person be in order to vote in Georgia?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30