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Georgia's Executive Branch

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What is the largest branch of Georgia's state government?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Municipal

2.

What is the term length for the governor of Georgia?

a)

Two Years

b)

Three Years

c)

Four Years

d)

Five Years

3.

How many constitutional officers are elected to serve in the executive branch?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

4.

The officers under the Executive Branch are (a)   to these positions.

5.

What power does the governor NOT have?

a)

Proposing laws 


b)

Directing the work of the executive branch

c)

Enforcing federal laws 


d)

Calling for a special election

6.

Who presides over the State Senate in Georgia?

a)

The governor 


b)

The lieutenant governor

c)

The attorney general 


d)

The secretary of state

7.

What happens if a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor?

a)

The lieutenant governor assumes the role 


b)

A new election is held immediately

c)

The attorney general steps in 


d)

The president of the Senate takes over

8.

How long does the governor have to act on a bill after the legislative session ends?

a)

30 days 


b)

40 days 


c)

50 days

d)

60 days

9.

What is one of the governor's most important duties?

a)

Appointing judges 


b)

Managing the state budget

c)

Conducting elections 


d)

presiding over the Senate

10.

What does the governor present to the General Assembly at the start of the legislative session?

a)

A list of proposed laws 


b)

A State of the State address

c)

The state budget 


d)

A report on law enforcement

11.

The ___________ has the power to appoint members of the Executive Branch.

a)

Governor

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

Senate

12.

Which statement about the roles of notable members of the executive branch of the Georgia government is NOT correct?

a)

The attorney general serves as the chief legal advisor to the governor of Georgia.

b)

The secretary of state is responsible for ensuring the safety of Georgia residents.

c)

The state school superintendent certifies teachers and distributes educational funding.

d)

The commissioner of agriculture regulates food production and ensures consumer safety.

13.

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.

a)

30, 15, 6

b)

25, 20, 4

c)

21, 2, 3

d)

31, 16, 7

14.

Which article would the Governor's office fall under?

a)

Article II: Voting and Elections

b)

Article V: Executive Branch

c)

Article VI: Judicial Branch

d)

Article III: Legislative Branch

15.

How can a Georgia governor try to stop a bill from becoming a law after it has been approved by the legislature?

a)

veto the bill

b)

advise the press

c)

appeal to the courts

d)

dismiss the legislature

16.

What is the "job" of the Executive Branch?

a)

making sure the court passes bills that assist people

b)

making sure Georgia companies pay their employees

c)

making sure the laws are carried out

d)

planning economic development for Georgia's cities

17.

The governor can only serve 2 terms in a row maximum (each term is 4 yrs), while the Lt. Governor....

a)

can serve 1 term for starters, stop, take a break, then unlimited times if re-elected

b)

can serve two terms, maximum

c)

can serve an unlimited number of times

d)

none of these makes sense

18.

"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?

a)

dept of education

b)

dept of natural resources

c)

dept of public safety

d)

dept of transportation

19.

The Lieutenant Governor is leader of the

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Senate

20.

Citizens reported a pot hole on I-75, the Department of Transportation is responsible for fixing the pot hole.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The Department of Public Safety includes the Georgia State patrol and the Department of Driver Safety?

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The Department of Education is led by the State School Superintendent, an elected official.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The purpose of the executive branch in Georgia is to carry out the laws passed by the state.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What article of the Georgia Constitution describes the executive branch?

a)

Article 2

b)

Article 5

c)

Article 6

d)

Article 3

25.

Georgia's governor must be at least _________ years old.

a)

21

b)

25

c)

30

d)

35

26.

Georgia governors may run for a second term, but after 8 consecutive years in office he/she must _________________.

a)

be re-elected

b)

step aside

c)

be impeached

d)

retire from public office

27.

Former Georgia governors are allowed to run for a third term, but only after ________ years have passed from the end of their second term.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

28.

The next election for governor of Georgia will be in ____________.

a)

2024

b)

2025

c)

2026

d)

2027

29.

Commander-in-Chief (In-charge) of Georgia's Military....oversees the Executive Branch....proposes a budget.....Recommends new laws

a)

This describes the Governor's informal duties

b)

This describes the Lt. Governor's duties

c)

This describes the Governor's formal duties

d)

This describes the Lt. Governor's informal duties

30.

Who or what is in the executive branch?

a)

the governor, lt. governor and state agencies

b)

the courts

c)

the General Assembly

d)

the constitution

31.

What is the main difference between the Lt. Governor and Governor for qualifications?

a)

The Governor has unlimited terms.

b)

The Governor is limited to two terms.

c)

There is no limits

d)

Both have to serve together for life.

32.

This department regulates and promotes GA's agriculture industry and assists with such businesses as convenience stores, food processing plants, and farmers' markets.

a)

Department of Economic Development

b)

Department of Agriculture

c)

Department of Insurance

d)

Department of Labor

33.

In-charge of the Senate and stepping in as Chief Executive when the Governor is out-of-state/busy

a)

are considered to be informal powers of the Lieutenant Governor

b)

are considered to be formal powers of the Lieutenant Governor

c)

are considered to be formal powers of the General Assembly

d)

are considered to be informal powers of the State Senate

34.
The executive branch has approximately 
a)
1,000 employees
b)
10,000 employess
c)
100,000 employess
d)
1 million employees
35.
Which of the following is important but does NOT dominate the state budget?
a)
Education
b)
Public Health
c)
Transportation
d)
Public Safety
36.

Which is an example of how the legislative branch can "check" the executive branch?

a)

The General Assembly can override a governor's veto.

b)

The governor can veto laws passed by the General Assembly.

c)

The members of the legislature must be re-elected every two years.

d)

The judicial branch can rule laws passed by the legislature unconstitutional.

37.

How many votes in the General Assembly does it take to override a Governor's veto?

a)

one-third

b)

two-thirds

c)

one-half

d)

three-fourths

38.

This department regulates and promotes GA's agriculture industry and assists with such businesses as convenience stores, food processing plants, and farmers' markets.

a)

Department of Economic Development

b)

Department of Agriculture

c)

Department of Insurance

d)

Department of Labor

39.

Which article supports the school system?

a)

Article I: Bill of Rights

b)

Article VIII: Education

c)

Article II: Voting and Elections

d)

Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

40.

Which article would impact Kroger and Walmart?

a)

Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

b)

Article VII: Taxation and Finance

c)

Article IX: Counties and Municipal Corporations

d)

Article II: Voting and Elections

41.

The branch of the government that executes the laws.

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

42.

The governor's main role is to...

a)

lead the operation of the executive branch

b)

command the Georgia National Guard

c)

Propose the state budget

d)

all of these are correct

43.

In the role of commander-in-chief, the governor....

a)

Controls the state patrol

b)

operates the executive branch

c)

commands the Georgia National guard

d)

administers the Native American tribes

44.

The governor serves as the head of state, honorary head of the political party, and chief spokesperson for the State. These are examples of ?

a)

formal powers

b)

enumerate powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

informal powers

45.

If the governor, dies, resigns, or is permanent disabled, the constitution requires an election be held within how many days?

a)

30

b)

60

c)

90

d)

120