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Georgia Executive Branch
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1
Which of the following is NOT a formal power of the g
overnor
?
Representing Georgia in meetings with federal officials
appoint state officials
sign bills into law
prepare an annual budget
2
Which elected state official controls state and federal education
funds?
governor
state treasurer
director of Department of Revenue
state school superintendent
3
Which agency is responsible for bringing in new businesses and jobs to the state?
Department of Human Resources
Department of Economic Development
Department of Public Safety
Department of Natural Resources
4
Which is an example of the governor's
executive powers
?
the power to sign bills
the power to send messages to lawmakers
the power to make appointments
the power to call special legislative sessions
5
Which is an example of the governor's
judicial powers
?
the power to impeach judges
the power to call special sessions
the power to pardon criminals
the power to enforce laws
6
Welfare services and child protective services falls under which department's jurisdiction?
The Department of Public Safety
The Department of Education, (DOE)
The Department of Human Services (DHS)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
7
Who is the chief legal officer of the state of Georgia?
attorney general
chief magistrate
chief justice
governor
8
Which branch is said to be the most powerful branch of government?
Oliver Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
9
Which act CANNOT be taken by the Lieutenant Governor?
Appoint senators to committee
Send bills directly to the Governor
Appoint bills to committee
Recognize senators to speak and debate issues
10
Which Georgia State official is elected by the people?
commissioner of insurance
food and drug inspector
State Board of Education member
a member of the State Board of Regents
11
How can the lieutenant governor best influence the passage or failure a bill?
assign senate bills to committee
can veto bills in committee
Can vote on bills
establishing the senate meeting agenda
12
Which powers are NOT given to Georgia’s governor by the state constitution?
political powers
judicial powers
legislative powers
executive powers
13
Who takes over if the governor and lieutenant governor can’t serve?
president pro tempore of the senate
attorney general
secretary of state
speaker of the house
14
Why is the governor's power to appoint officials to office extremely important?
to repay political supporters and raise money for campaigns
the governor can help his party become dominant
to spread his influence far beyond his limited powers
to control the actions of all state agencies and boards
15
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive branch?
State Transportation Board
Board of Juvenile Justice
Board of Corrections
Board of Public Safety
16
Which titles is not worn by the Governor of Georgia?
Chief Justice
State Commander-in-chief
Chief law enforcement officer
Chief legislature
17
Who you going to call?
The Department ofTransportation
The Department of Human Resources
The Department of Public Safety
Ghost Busters
18
How many consecutive years can a lieutenant governor serve in Georgia?
4 years
8 years
16 years
no limit
19
What is the maximum number of consecutive years a person can serve as governor of Georgia
?
6
10
4
8
20
Which qualification is NOT a requirement to run for Governor of Georgia?
have a college degree
be at least 30 years old
be a resident of Georgia for at least 6 years
be citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years
21
Which branch of government is the largest?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Oliver Branch
Legislative Branch
