Executive Branch Test Review- SS8CG3

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

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

If the governor vetoes a bill, the bill is finished and will never become a law.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

How can a Georgia governor try to 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 part of Georgia's executive branch supervises elections in the state?

• the Office of the Secretary of State

• the Board of Regents

• the Department of Insurance

• the Public Service Commission

Which part of Georgia's executive branch represents the state in capital felony cases?

• The Attorney General represents the state in capital felony cases.

• The Department of Corrections operates correctional institutions in Georgia.

• The Department of Public Safety oversees the Georgia State Patrol and Capitol Police.

• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation assists the criminal justice system with investigations.

Which is NOT a responsibility of Georgia's governor?

• The governor acts as director of the state's budget.

• The governor determines the constitutionality of laws.

• The governor appoints people to lead executive offices.

• The governor signs legislation (bills) passed by the General Assembly.

In Georgia's elections the governor and lieutenant governor are...

• elected separately

• both on the same ticket

• of the same political party

• of different political parties