Georgia Government Quiz 1

In order to be governor or Lt. governor, you must be ____ years old and a U.S. citizen for ____ years.

• 35; 6

• 30; 15

• 30; 6

• 36; 15

The largest government branch in GA is ________ because _____________________.

• Legislative- the Legislature is bicameral meaning it has two houses with many members

• Executive- there are many departments, such as Education, Transportation, and Agriculture

• House of Representative- Georgia has 180 members of the House

• Judicial- Georgia has many courts including a state Supreme Court, State Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Courts

The following best describes the role of which government office- Proposes annual budget • Recommends new laws • Gives “state of the state” address • Fills government vacancies

• Chief justice

• Lieutenant governor

• Speaker of the House

• Governor

Which of the following is NOT a job of the governor? Select all that apply.

• Enforcing laws passed by the General Assembly

• Cast tie breaking vote in the Senate

• Appointing people to state offices

• Signing bills into law

• Declaring laws passed by the General Assembly unconstitutional.

Which Department makes up the largest percentage of Georgia's annual budget?

• The Department Of Public Safety.

• The Department Of Transportation .

• The Department Of Education .

• The Department Of Economic Development.

How can a Georgia governor stop a bill from becoming a law after it has been approved by the legislature?

• veto the bill
• advise the press
• appeal to the courts
• dismiss the legislature

Which of the following sentences best describes the office of the governor?

• There is no limit on the number of terms the governor may serve in office.

• The governor has the responsibility of choosing who will replace him if he can no longer serve.

• To run for governor, a person must have served in the General Assembly.

• Proposing an annual budget and serving as the state budget director are responsibilities of the governor.

Which of the following activities would be associated with the office of the governor? Select all that apply.

• Promoting Georgia as a leader in business and industry and encouraging companies to relocate to Georgia.

• Overseeing debates in the House chambers when new bills are introduced

• Adding Justices to the Supreme Court when a justice retires

• Serving as the Commander and Chief of the Georgia military forces

Which is not a responsibility/duty of the governor?

• Declare laws unconstitutional.

• Serve as Chief Executive of the State

• Serve as Commander and Chief of the state's military forces (GA National Guard)

• Represent the people of Georgia

• Select the Lt. Governor who will serve in the event the Governor dies or can no longer serve

Which is not a similarity between the Governor and the duties of the President?

• Both are elected by the popular vote

• Both choose their Vice President/Lt. Governor

• Both serve as Commander and Chief of the Military (President for US Military/Governor for GA)

• Both can veto legislation they disapprove of

• Both have limited powers under the Constitution due to separation of powers