Unit 11 Executive

The interstate highway system helps Georgia companies to (SS8E1a)

• distribute their products over a large geographic area

• provide greater access to quality health care

• increase the speed limit allowed on interstate highways

• reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by container trucks

What is the role of the executive branch? (SS8CG3)

• pass laws to regulate the business of the state

• interpret laws passed by the legislature

• serve as the guardian of the Georgia constitution

• administer and carry out programs created by the legislature

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? (SS8CG3a)

• 25; 15; 5

• 30; 15; 6

• 25; 10; 4

• 30; 10; 4

Which role is the governor NOT expected to play? (SS8HCG3a)

• chief legislator

• chief judge

• chief executive

• commander-in-chief

Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center? (SS8E1)

• Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years.

• The rapidly expanding railroad system has given new importance to Atlanta.

• River transportation has declined in recent years but is still important.

• Atlanta is a major center for road and air transportation.

Why is the population of Georgia heavily concentrated in the Atlanta area? (SS8E1

• The airport and highway systems make Atlanta a major transportation hub.

• Atlanta has a larger geographic area than other cities.

• Agricultural areas are more productive than urban areas.

• Other parts of the state have tried to maintain their historic populations.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the lieutenant governor? (SS8CG3a)

• have the same qualifications as the governor to be elected

• perform the duties of governor should the current governor be disabled

• serve as President of the Senate

• override a court decision if disagrees with the ruling

Which department of the executive branch is responsible for the Georgia Highway Patrol? (SS8CG3b)

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Public Safety

• Department of Education

• Department of Transportation

Which of the following is NOT a role of the executive branch? (SS8CG3)

• appointing the heads of executive agencies like the Transportation Department

• issuing arrest warrants, firearms, and marriage licenses

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

• signing a tax bill passed by Congress into law

Which of these statements describes the MAIN role of entrepreneurs? (SS8E2b)

• They volunteer at polling places on election days.

• They work as employees for large corporations.

• They create businesses that produce goods and services.

• They run for political office to represent citizens.