SS8CG3

Who or what is in the executive branch?

• the governor, lt. governor and state agencies

• the courts

• the General Assembly

• the constitution

How old do you have to be to become governor?

• 30

• 25

• 21

• 18

How long is a governor's term?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How are members of the general assembly and the governor chosen?

• By the president

• by the voters

• by the legislature

• by the Supreme Court

The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which of the following is true about the length of time the governor of Georgia can serve?

• he or she can serve two consecutive four year terms

• he or she can serve four consecutive four year terms

• he or she can serve two year terms

• he or she can only serve one four year term

Who appoints the leaders of the executive departments in GA?

• Lt. Governor

• Governor

• Speaker of House

• President Pro Tempore

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

• Dept. of Education

• Dept. of Insurance

• Dept. of Agriculture

• Dept. of Labor

Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer?

• Secretary of State

• Commissioner of Agriculture

• Attorney General

• Insurance Commissioner

What are the minimum residency requirements for Georgia's governor and lieutenant governor?

• U.S. citizen for 10 years, GA resident for 6 years

• U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 2 years

• U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 6 years

• U.S. citizen for 20 years, GA resident for 10 years