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Georgia's executive branch
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To report your employer for safety violations, which department would you contact?
Department of Labor
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of State
Georgia Departmentof Investigations
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Oversees kindergarten through high school, teacher requirements & sets high school diploma standards
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of State
Department of Human Services
Department of Education
3
Governor & lieutenant governor have to be members of same political party.
True
False
4
Monitors elections, registers corporations to conduct business in the state...
Attorney General
Department of Education
Department of Economic Development
Secretary of State
5
Represents Georgia in capital felony cases and investigates/prosecutes any state official accused of wrong doing
Department of Corrections
Attorney General
6
Which branch makes laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
7
Represents Georgia in capital felony cases, & responsible for investigating any state official accused of wrong doing
State Police
Attorney General
Governor
Secretary of State
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What is
ONE
of the greatest responsibilities held by Georgia’s
Governor
?
Preside over Senate giving power to influence legislation
Serve as Speaker of the House giving the power to influence legislation
Proposethe budget for the state
Ribbon cutting ceremonies at new businesses
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How long is the term for lieutenant governor?
life
2 years, unlimited
4 years, unlimited
4 years; two consecutive
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What is the greatest power held by the Lieutenant Governor?
Serve as Speaker of the House; influence legislation
Become governor if the original dies
Stump for the governor
Preside over the Senate; influence legislation
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Which branch interprets laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
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What is the purpose of the executive branch?
To administer justice
To interpret the constitutionality of laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
13
If both the governor and lieutenant governor are indisposed, who assumes the role of governor?
Speaker of the House
The governor's wife
President pro tempore
Superintendent of Education
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How long is the term for governor?
2 years; two terms maxium
2 years; unlimited
4 years; two consecutive terms
life
15
Regulates convenience stores, food processing, bottling plants, pest eradication, nurseries & state farmers' markets.
Secretary of State
Department of Human Services
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
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Guarantees insurance rates. Investigates fraud. Inspects business and homes to prevent fire outbreaks
Secretary of State
Commissioner of Insurance
Attorney General
Department of Health and Human Safety
17
Monitors elections, registers corporations & non-profit organizations, oversees 30 state boards
Department of Human Services
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Carter Center
18
Enforces laws
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia General Assembly
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
19
How are the U.S. Constitution and Georgia Constitution similar?
Both have a Bill of Rights
Congress is head of legislative branch
President is head of executive branch
Both have a preamble
20
Paying taxes and serving on a jury is an example of a citizen's
responsibility
right
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Which branch determines constitutionality of laws
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
22
Which branch can override a veto?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
23
Which statement explains
qualifications
to run for governor and lieutenant governor?
US citizen 25 years, resident of Georgia 25 years & 25 years old
US citizen 15 years, resident of Georgia 6 years & at least 30 years old
US citizen 2 years, resident of Georgia 2 years & 21 years old
US citizen 10 years, resident of Georgia 7 years & at least 25 years old
