Unit 11B Quiz Review

What is the role of the executive branch?

• act as the justice system of the state

• serve as the enforcer of the Georgia constitution and laws

• interpret laws passed by the legislature

• pass laws to regulate the business of the state

Both the governor and lieutenant governor must be at least how old to be elected? How many years must they be U.S. citizens? How many years must they be Georgia residents?

• 30; 15; 6

• 30; 10; 4

• 25; 15; 5

• 25; 10; 4

Which role is the governor NOT expected to play?

• chief executive

• commander-in-chief

• chief legislator

• chief judge

Why was the position of Lieutenant Governor created?

• serve as President of the Senate

• to solve the problem of succession (who is next in line for governor?) if the governor cannot fulfill their role.

• have the same qualifications as the governor to be elected

• override a court decision if he/she disagrees with the ruling

Which department of the executive branch is responsible for the Georgia Highway Patrol?

• Department of Economic Development

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Public Safety

• Department of Education

Which of the following is NOT a role of the executive branch?

• Appointing the heads of executive agencies like the Transportation Department.

• Signing a tax bill passed by the General Assembly into law

• Issuing arrest warrants, firearms, and marriage licenses

• Calling the state’s National Guard to duty during a disaster

Which court is described by the following points?

-Determines constitutionality

-Reviews death sentences

-Ensures justice for Georgia's citizens

• Supreme Court

• Magistrate Court

• Juvenile Court

• Court of Appeals

What is the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government?

• ensure persons who are a threat to society are put in prison

• interpret and apply the law in order to settle conflicts

• decide which Georgia cases should be sent to the U.S. Supreme Court

• work with the executive branch to enforce Georgia laws

How do the courts differ from the legislative and executive agencies?

• Courts function at the local level.

• Judicial officials have lifetime appointments to their positions.

• Courts do not start any action but must wait until cases are brought to them.

• The judiciary can make new laws if they are justified by court decisions.

When the United States Supreme Court ruled on Worcester v. Georgia in 1832, which role of the judicial branch was it fulfilling?

• determining the proper selection process for judges

• emphasizing the proper steps in the judicial process

• determining the difference between a criminal and a civil trial

• interpreting and determining the application of Georgia’s laws to its people