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SS8CG3 Analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the qualifications for the governor and lieutenant governor and their role in the executive branch of state government. b. Describe how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws.

Quiz by Patricia McGonagle

Grade 8
Social Studies
Georgia Standards of Excellence

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  • Q1
    What are the qualifications for becoming the governor of Georgia?
    Must be at least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for 10 years, and a resident of Georgia for 5 years.
    Must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and a resident of Georgia for 4 years.
    Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 15 years, and a resident of Georgia for 6 years.
    Must be at least 40 years old, a U.S. citizen for 20 years, and a resident of Georgia for 10 years.
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  • Q2
    What is the role of the lieutenant governor in the executive branch of Georgia state government?
    The lieutenant governor serves as the president of the Georgia Senate and assumes the role of governor if the governor is unable to fulfill their duties.
    The lieutenant governor is responsible for overseeing the judicial branch in Georgia.
    The lieutenant governor is in charge of managing state agencies and enforcing laws in Georgia.
    The lieutenant governor is responsible for creating and implementing state policies.
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  • Q3
    How does the executive branch fulfill its role through state agencies in Georgia state government?
    By serving as the legislative branch and making laws.
    By creating and implementing state policies.
    By overseeing the judicial branch and ensuring the enforcement of laws.
    By administering programs and enforcing laws through state agencies.
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  • Q4
    What is the term length for the governor of Georgia?
    4 years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms
    6 years
    8 years
    4 years
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  • Q5
    What is the primary role of the executive branch in Georgia state government?
    Appointing judges to the state's judicial branch.
    Enforcing and implementing laws in the state.
    Managing the state budget and finances.
    Creating and passing laws in the state.
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  • Q6
    Which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch in Georgia state government?
    Overseeing the judicial branch.
    Interpreting laws.
    Creating and passing laws.
    Administering state programs.
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  • Q7
    How does the executive branch in Georgia state government contribute to the enforcement of laws?
    By interpreting laws in legal cases.
    By appointing and overseeing state agencies that enforce laws.
    By creating new laws and policies.
    By serving as the judicial branch in the state.
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  • Q8
    Who is the current governor of Georgia?
    Nathan Deal
    Roy Barnes
    Sonny Perdue
    Brian Kemp
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  • Q9
    Which of the following is a qualification for becoming the lieutenant governor of Georgia?
    Must have previously served as a state legislator.
    Must be at least 21 years old.
    Must be a natural-born citizen of Georgia.
    Must be a U.S. citizen for at least 15 years.
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  • Q10

    What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor in the executive branch?

    To serve as the head of the state's judiciary

    To preside over the state Senate and break tie votes

    To oversee the state's education system

    To represent Georgia in international affairs

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  • Q11

    Who appoints the leaders of the executive departments in GA?

    governor

    speaker of the house

    lieutenant governor

    president pro tempore

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  • Q12

    Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer?

    Secretary of State

    Secretary of Agriculture

    Attorney General

    Insurance Commissioner

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  • Q13

    What are the minimum residency requirements for Georgia's governor and lieutenant governor?

    U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 6 years

    U.S. citizen for 15 years, GA resident for 2 years

    U.S. citizen for 10 years, GA resident for 6 years

    U.S. citizen for 20 years, GA resident for 10 years

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  • Q14

    When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others this is known as

    Judicial Review

    Veto Power

    Separation of Powers

    checks and balances

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  • Q15

    When the governor vetoes a bill, it is an example of ________. 

    veto power

    checks and balances

    Judicial Review

    Separation of Powers

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