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WorksheetsUnit 8a Quiz (Executive Branch)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
Qualifications:
-30 years old
-U.S. citizen for 15 years
-Georgia resident for 6 years
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
House of Representatives
Senate
General Assembly
Qualifications:
-25 years old
-U.S. citizen for 2 years
-Georgia resident for 1 year
-Resident of county represented for 1 year
Governor/Lieutenant Governor
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the lieutenant governor of Georgia?
The lieutenant governor runs on the same ticket as the governor.
Qualifications to become lieutenant governor are not as strict as qualifications to become the governor.
The lieutenant governor has no term limit, though the governor can serve only two consecutive terms.
The lieutenant governor is elected by the Senate.
In addition to being the state's second-highest ranking executive, the Lt. Governor also serves as ____________.
One of the state's Senators in Washington, D.C.
Commander of the state's National Guard forces
President of the Georgia Senate
Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives
Which of the following is TRUE regarding term lengths in Georgia?
The governor serves an eight-year term, while members of the General Assembly serve until they die or retire after being elected.
The governor serves a four-year term, as do members of the General Assembly.
The governor serves an eight-year term, while members of the General Assembly serve a two-year term.
The governor serves a four-year term, while members of the General Assembly serve a two-year term.
When the General Assembly passes a bill, it is sent to the governor for review. The governor has two primary options - They can sign the bill into law or veto the bill. The governor's ability to veto a bill is an example of __________.
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Executive Grievances
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Our state's motto, found on the state flag, is: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation. (a) speaks to the executive branch of the state's government.
What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles or jobs?
checks & balances
separation of powers
federalism
democracy
Which of the following correctly describes how the governor of Georgia is selected?
The governor of Georgia is selected by the president.
The governor of Georgia is selected by the Georgia Senate.
The governor of Georgia is selected by a statewide popular vote.
The governor of Georgia is selected by the Electoral College of Georgia.
The governor of Georgia is the state's (a)
Which of the following is TRUE of Georgia's governor?
Georgia's governor commands the state's military forces (National Guard).
Georgia's governor is the state's primary lawmaker.
Georgia's governor serves as chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court.
Georgia's governor is the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.
The governor employs the use of state agencies to enforce the state's laws. Match each state agency with its description.
Oversees Georgia's public school system and enforces education laws.
Department of Education (DOE)
Oversees the state's elections.
Secretary of State
Serves as the state's top lawyer / prosecutor.
Attorney General (AG)
Responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws dealing with the workplace.
Department of Labor (DOL)
The executive branch of government is tasked with ______ the state's laws.
Enforcing & Executing
Making
Interpreting
Ruling on the Constitutionality of
The (a) serves as the state's militia/military force.
