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Executive Branch of Georgia

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the requirements to serve as Governor or Lieutenant Governor in the state of Georgia?

a)

at least 35 years old....resident of GA for at least 4 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 6 years

b)

resident of GA for at least 6 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 15 years....at least 25 years old

c)

at least 30 years old....resident of GA for at least 6 years....U.S. Citizen for at least 15 years

2.

The maximum number of consecutive terms that a Georgia governor may serve as the state's executive officer is:

a)

two

b)

four

c)

eight

d)

ten

3.

What is the largest branch of Georgia’s government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Governors

4.

According to Georgia’s Constitution, how many years may the Lieutenant Governor serve as the Lieutenant Governor? (How many terms can he/she serve?)

a)

Five Terms

b)

One Term

c)

Two Terms

d)

Unlimited Consecutive Terms

5.

If the governor is no longer able to serve, who will take his/her place?

a)

The Lt. Governor

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

President Pro Temp

d)

Speaker Pro Temp

6.

What does the Department of Education (DOE) do? Choose all that apply.

a)

Makes sure that nobody passes the 10th grade

b)

Certifies teachers

c)

Gives money to schools for textbooks

d)

Appoints members of the school staff

7.
How would the role of the executive branch best be described?
a)
interpret laws passed by the legislature.
b)
pass laws to regulate the business of the state.
c)
enforce laws and carry out the day to day management of the state.
d)
serve as the guardian of the Georgia constitution.
8.
Which member of the Executive Branch is responsible for creating the yearly state budget? 
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate 
c)
 Ways and Means Committee
d)
Governor
9.
Which group elects the Governor and Lt. Governor to office?
a)
Georgia House 
b)
Georgia Senate 
c)
Appointed by  Committee
d)
People of Georgia
10.

What is the role of the Lt. Governor? Choose all that apply

a)

Preside over the senate

b)

Make laws

c)

Take over if Governor dies while in office

d)

Veto bills

11.

If the governor is no longer able to serve, who will take his/her place?

a)

The Lt. Governor

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

President Pro Temp

d)

Speaker Pro Temp