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WorksheetsElection 2018
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How old do citizens have to be to vote in Georgia?
16
17
18
21
Who is our current GA governor?
Casey Cagle
Tom Wallace
Devin Hipp
Nathan Deal
David Ralston
How many years does a candidate for GA governor have to live in the U.S. before he/she can run for office?
6 months
5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
Why do Georgians and Americans have a duty to vote?
To avoid paying a fine
To support a political party
To have a voice in the government
To avoid going to jail
Who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Georgia?
President
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Governor
Speaker of the House
What is the minimum (youngest) age qualification to run for GA governor?
18
21
22
25
30
Who are the Republican (R) and Democrat (D) Party candidates for GA governor?
Stacey Evans (R) and Nathan Deal (D)
Tom Wallace (R) and Casey Cagle (D)
Brian Kemp (R) and Stacey Abrams (D)
Nathan Deal (R) and Tom Wallace (D)
An incumbent is ___________.
someone running for political office
a voter in an election
an election judge
someone who is currently in a political office
How long is the term of the GA governor and lieutenant governor?
2 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
How are the GA governor and lieutenant governor selected?
The GA General Assembly votes for the candidates.
GA voters decide; candidates must receive at least one more than half the votes cast (a majority)
GA voters decide; candidates must receive at least 3/4 of the votes cast.
The GA Speaker of the House decides.
Congress decides.
The governor and lieutenant governor belong to which branch of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Editorial
How many consecutive (in a row) years can the GA governor serve?
As many as voters elect him/her
4
6
8
How many consecutive (in a row) years can the GA lieutenant governor serve?
As many as he/she is elected into office (undefined)
2
4
6
Check all the following that are requirements to vote in GA.
Must be 21 years old on Election Day
Cannot be serving time in prison for a felony
Must be registered to vote in county where you live in GA
Must pay all taxes before you can vote
Must vote in assigned district & polling place
When is the next General Election in Georgia?
Monday, October 22, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018
The GA General Assembly is made up of _______________.
GA House of Representatives and the GA Supreme Court
GA Senate and the GA Supreme Court
GA Supreme and State Courts
GA Senate and GA House of Representatives
The lieutenant governor . . .
serves as the Speaker of the GA House of Representatives
serves as the leader of the GA State Senate
serves as the leader of the U.S. Senate
serves as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Check all of the following which are considered responsibilities of GA citizens.
paying taxes
registering for the draft by your 21st birthday
going to college
obeying laws
serving on a jury if selected
How long does a candidate for GA governor or lieutenant governor have to live in GA before he/she can run for office?
3 years
6 years
10 years
12 years
What happens in GA if both the governor and the lieutenant governor die while in office?
A special election is held as soon as possible to replace both leaders.
The Speaker of the GA House of Representatives acts as governor until the next election.
The leader of the GA Senate acts as governor until the next election.
The GA Supreme Court chooses replacements until the next election.
