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WorksheetsExecutive Branch of Government in GA
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the largest branch of Georgia’s government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Governors
Who becomes Georgia’s chief executive officer for the state if both the governor and lieutenant governor are unable to serve?
President
President of the House
Speaker of the Senate
Speaker of the House
What is the minimum age you must be to be the governor of the state of GA?
20
21
30
40
How long must you be a US citizen to be the governor of GA?
8 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
How long must you be a GA resident to be the governor of GA?
7 years
6 years
5 years
10 years
The maximum number of years that the Georgia’s Governor may serve as the States Chief Executive Officer is?
8 years (2 four year terms)
4 years (2 two year terms)
8 years (1 eight year term)
4 years (1 four year term)
Which elected state official controls the administration of state and federal education funds?
Secretary of State
Labor Commissioner
State School Superintendent
Insurance Commissioner
According to Georgia’s Constitution, how many years may the Lieutenant Governor serve as the Lieutenant Governor? (How many terms can he/she serve?)
Five Terms
One Term
Two Terms
Unlimited Consecutive Terms
Which state position supervises elections?
Secretary of State
Labor Commissioner
State School Superintendent
Insurance Commissioner
Why is the power to make appointments to boards and executive offices important to the governor of Georgia?
By appointing persons from the same political party, the governor can help one party dominate the government.
Through appointments, the governor can spread his or her influence far beyond the limited powers of the governor's office.
Through appointments to boards and executive offices, a governor can control the actions of all state agencies and boards.
By appointing political backers and campaign contributors, the governor can repay supporters and raise money for future campaigns.
Which state position maintains safe farmers markets and directs agricultural business programs?
Agricultural Commissoner
Labor Commissioner
State School Superintendent
Insurance Commissioner
Which position is NOT an elected state office?
State Labor Commissioner
State Insurance Commissoner
State Agricultural Commissioner
State Transportation Commissioner
If the governor is no longer able to serve, who take his/her place?
The Lt. Governor
Speaker of the House
President Pro Temp
Speaker Pro Temp
What qualifications must the Lt. Governor meet?
18 years old, US citizen for 15 years, GA citizen for 1 year
21 years old, US citizen for 20 years, GA citizen for 2 years
40 years old, US citizen for 15 years, GA citizen for 6 years
The same qualifications as the governor
Who is the commander and chief of GA's military?
Governor
Lt. Governor
Speaker of the House
Speaker of the Senate
