Georgia's Executive Branch

The ___________ has the power to appoint members of the Executive Branch.

• Governor

• House of Representatives

• Lieutenant Governor

• Senate

Which statement about the roles of notable members of the executive branch of the Georgia government is NOT correct?

• The attorney general serves as the chief legal advisor to the governor of Georgia.

• The secretary of state is responsible for ensuring the safety of Georgia residents.

• The state school superintendent certifies teachers and distributes educational funding.

• The commissioner of agriculture regulates food production and ensures consumer safety.

In order to run for governor in Georgia, the candidate must be at least ___ years old, a United States citizen for at least ___ years and a Georgia resident for a minimum of ____ years prior to the election.

• 30, 15, 6

• 25, 20, 4

• 21, 2, 3

• 31, 16, 7

Which article would the Governor's office fall under?

• • Article II: Voting and Elections

• Article V: Executive Branch

• Article VI: Judicial Branch

• Article III: Legislative Branch

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

This department regulates and promotes GA's agriculture industry and assists with such businesses as convenience stores, food processing plants, and farmers' markets.

• Department of Economic Development

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Insurance

• Department of Labor

What is the "job" of the Executive Branch?

• making sure the court passes bills that assist people

• making sure Georgia companies pay their employees

• making sure the laws are carried out

• planning economic development for Georgia's cities

The governor can only serve 2 terms in a row maximum (each term is 4 yrs), while the Lt. Governor....

• can serve 1 term for starters, stop, take a break, then unlimited times if re-elected

• can serve two terms, maximum

• can serve an unlimited number of times

• none of these makes sense

"Horrible weather coming our way....snow and ice....the roads will be dangerous!" Which dept will hep to make sure the roads are safe/clear?

• dept of education

• dept of natural resources

• dept of public safety

• dept of transportation

The Lieutenant Governor is leader of the

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• House of Representatives

• Senate