WorksheetsGeorgia's Executive Branch
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 50mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What is the largest branch of Georgia's state government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Municipal
What is the term length for the governor of Georgia?
Two Years
Three Years
Four Years
Five Years
How many constitutional officers are elected to serve in the executive branch?
6
7
8
9
The officers under the Executive Branch are (a) to these positions.
What power does the governor NOT have?
Proposing laws
Directing the work of the executive branch
Enforcing federal laws
Calling for a special election
Who presides over the State Senate in Georgia?
The governor
The lieutenant governor
The attorney general
The secretary of state
What happens if a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor?
The lieutenant governor assumes the role
A new election is held immediately
The attorney general steps in
The president of the Senate takes over
How long does the governor have to act on a bill after the legislative session ends?
30 days
40 days
50 days
60 days
What is one of the governor's most important duties?
Appointing judges
Managing the state budget
Conducting elections
presiding over the Senate
What does the governor present to the General Assembly at the start of the legislative session?
A list of proposed laws
A State of the State address
The state budget
A report on law enforcement
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
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
Citizens reported a pot hole on I-75, the Department of Transportation is responsible for fixing the pot hole.
True
False
The Department of Public Safety includes the Georgia State patrol and the Department of Driver Safety?
True
False
The Department of Education is led by the State School Superintendent, an elected official.
True
False
The purpose of the executive branch in Georgia is to carry out the laws passed by the state.
True
False
What article of the Georgia Constitution describes the executive branch?
Article 2
Article 5
Article 6
Article 3
Georgia's governor must be at least _________ years old.
21
25
30
35
Georgia governors may run for a second term, but after 8 consecutive years in office he/she must _________________.
be re-elected
step aside
be impeached
retire from public office
Former Georgia governors are allowed to run for a third term, but only after ________ years have passed from the end of their second term.
2
4
6
8
The next election for governor of Georgia will be in ____________.
2024
2025
2026
2027
Commander-in-Chief (In-charge) of Georgia's Military....oversees the Executive Branch....proposes a budget.....Recommends new laws
This describes the Governor's informal duties
This describes the Lt. Governor's duties
This describes the Governor's formal duties
This describes the Lt. Governor's informal duties
Who or what is in the executive branch?
the governor, lt. governor and state agencies
the courts
the General Assembly
the constitution
What is the main difference between the Lt. Governor and Governor for qualifications?
The Governor has unlimited terms.
The Governor is limited to two terms.
There is no limits
Both have to serve together for life.
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
In-charge of the Senate and stepping in as Chief Executive when the Governor is out-of-state/busy
are considered to be informal powers of the Lieutenant Governor
are considered to be formal powers of the Lieutenant Governor
are considered to be formal powers of the General Assembly
are considered to be informal powers of the State Senate
Which is an example of how the legislative branch can "check" the executive branch?
The General Assembly can override a governor's veto.
The governor can veto laws passed by the General Assembly.
The members of the legislature must be re-elected every two years.
The judicial branch can rule laws passed by the legislature unconstitutional.
How many votes in the General Assembly does it take to override a Governor's veto?
one-third
two-thirds
one-half
three-fourths
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
Which article supports the school system?
Article I: Bill of Rights
Article VIII: Education
Article II: Voting and Elections
Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Which article would impact Kroger and Walmart?
Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Article VII: Taxation and Finance
Article IX: Counties and Municipal Corporations
Article II: Voting and Elections
The branch of the government that executes the laws.
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
The governor's main role is to...
lead the operation of the executive branch
command the Georgia National Guard
Propose the state budget
all of these are correct
In the role of commander-in-chief, the governor....
Controls the state patrol
operates the executive branch
commands the Georgia National guard
administers the Native American tribes
The governor serves as the head of state, honorary head of the political party, and chief spokesperson for the State. These are examples of ?
formal powers
enumerate powers
reserved powers
informal powers
If the governor, dies, resigns, or is permanent disabled, the constitution requires an election be held within how many days?
30
60
90
120
