Unit 8a Quiz (Executive Branch)

Qualifications:

-30 years old

-U.S. citizen for 15 years

-Georgia resident for 6 years

• Governor and Lieutenant Governor

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• General Assembly

Qualifications:

-25 years old

-U.S. citizen for 2 years

-Georgia resident for 1 year

-Resident of county represented for 1 year

• Governor/Lieutenant Governor

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• General Assembly

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the lieutenant governor of Georgia?

• The lieutenant governor runs on the same ticket as the governor.

• Qualifications to become lieutenant governor are not as strict as qualifications to become the governor.

• The lieutenant governor has no term limit, though the governor can serve only two consecutive terms.

• The lieutenant governor is elected by the Senate.

In addition to being the state's second-highest ranking executive, the Lt. Governor also serves as ____________.

• One of the state's Senators in Washington, D.C.

• Commander of the state's National Guard forces

• President of the Georgia Senate

• Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives

Which of the following is TRUE regarding term lengths in Georgia?

• The governor serves an eight-year term, while members of the General Assembly serve until they die or retire after being elected.

• The governor serves a four-year term, as do members of the General Assembly.

• The governor serves an eight-year term, while members of the General Assembly serve a two-year term.

• The governor serves a four-year term, while members of the General Assembly serve a two-year term.

When the General Assembly passes a bill, it is sent to the governor for review. The governor has two primary options - They can sign the bill into law or veto the bill. The governor's ability to veto a bill is an example of __________.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Executive Grievances

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Our state's motto, found on the state flag, is: Wisdom, Justice, ​Moderation. ​ (a)   speaks to the executive branch of the state's government.

• Moderation
• Wisdom
• Justice

What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles or jobs?

• checks & balances

• separation of powers

• federalism

• democracy

Which of the following correctly describes how the governor of Georgia is selected?

• The governor of Georgia is selected by the president.

• The governor of Georgia is selected by the Georgia Senate.

• The governor of Georgia is selected by a statewide popular vote.

• The governor of Georgia is selected by the Electoral College of Georgia.

The governor of Georgia is the state's ​ (a)   ​

• chief executive
• chief justice
• Speaker of the House
• lead attorney