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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are included in the executive branch? (choose 2)
the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Agencies
the Courts
the General Assembly
the Secretary of State and Attorney General
- 2. Multiple Choice
How old do you have to be to become governor or lieutenant governor ?
30
25
21
18
- 3. Multiple Choice
How long is the term for Georgia's governor and lieutenant governor?
4 years
2 years
6 years
8 years
- 4. Multiple Choice
The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
- 5. Multiple Choice
If the governor vetoes a bill, the bill is finished and will never become a law.
TRUE
FALSE
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about the length of time the governor of Georgia can serve?
he or she can serve two consecutive four year terms
he or she can serve four consecutive four year terms
he or she can serve two year terms
he or she can only serve one four year term
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a job of the governor?enforcing lawshead of the state Senateappointing people to state officessigning bills into law
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who appoints the leaders of the executive departments in GA?
Lt. Governor
Governor
Speaker of House
President Pro Tempore
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which department oversees how schools are funded, certifies teachers, and distributes funds to school districts?
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Insurance
Dept. of Agriculture
Dept. of Labor
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer?
Secretary of State
Commissioner of Agriculture
Attorney General
Insurance Commissioner
- 11. Multiple Choice
What are the minimum residency requirements for Georgia's governor and lieutenant governor?
U.S. citizen for 10 years, GA resident for 6 years
U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 2 years
U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 6 years
U.S. citizen for 20 years, GA resident for 10 years
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are state agencies in the executive branch?
The Dept. of Agriculture
The Dept. of Education
The Dept. of Labor
The Office of the Secretary of State
- 13. Multiple Choice
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
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho is responsible for appointing the state officials in the executive branch who are not elected?the Governorthe Lieutenant Governorthe citizens of GAthe Speaker of the House
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False? The executive branch is the largest of the three branches of government.TrueFalse
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming governor or lieutenant governor?
Be at least 30 years old
Be a U.S. citizen for at least 15 years
Be a resident of the district for 1 year
Be a GA resident for at least 6 years
- 17. Multiple Choice
True or False? The Lt. Governor runs on the same "ticket" as the governor and is elected with him or her.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
True or False? There are no limits on the amount of terms he or she can serve.
True
False
- 19. Multiple Choice
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
- 20. Multiple Choice
Does running for Governor require that you be on the same ticket and in the same political party as the Lieutenant Governor?
Yes
No
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which state position supervises elections?
Secretary of State
Labor Commissioner
State School Superintendent
Insurance Commissioner
- 22. Multiple Choice
The _________ proposes GA's annual budget, appoints heads of agencies, & calls special sessions of the General Assembly.
Secretary of State
Governor
Lt. Governor
Speaker of the House
- 23. Multiple Choice
Who or what is in the executive branch?
the governor, lt. governor and state agencies
the courts
the General Assembly
the constitution
- 24. Multiple Choice
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Lt. Governor
Governor
Majority Leader
Speaker of the House
- 25. Multiple Choice(SS8CG3) The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
- 26. Multiple ChoiceGA's Lieutenant governor is closest to what national counterpartPresidentCongressU.S. Supreme CourtVice President
- 27. Multiple ChoiceGA's governor is closest to what national counterpartPresidentCongressU.S. Supreme CourtVice President
- 28. Multiple ChoiceSS8CG2a) The qualifications of the office of Lieutenant Governor are identical to those of thePresidentVice PresidentGovernor
- 29. Multiple Choice(SS8CG2b) The Governor of Georgia is elected to terms that last ___ years long.246
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