Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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In order to be governor of Georgia, a person must be at least how old?
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In order to be governor of Georgia, a person must have been a U.S. citizen for
at least how many years?
a. | ten years | b. | five years | c. | fifteen
years | d. | twenty years |
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In order to be governor of Georgia, a person must have been a resident of
Georgia for at least how many years?
a. | six years | b. | two years | c. | four
years | d. | eight years |
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The qualifications to be lieutenant governor are
a. | the same as those to be governor. | b. | similar, but the lieutenant governor must only
be 25. | c. | the same as those to be a member of the Georgia General Assembly. | d. | similar, but the
lieutenant governor must have been a U.S. citizen for only ten years. |
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must be at least 30 years of age
must have been a U.S. citizen for at least fifteen
years
must have been a Georgia resident for at least six years | |
The above requirements describe the
qualifications for becoming a. | governor of Georgia. | b. | a Georgia Supreme Court
judge. | c. | a senator in the General Assembly. | d. | a representative in the General
Assembly. |
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In Georgia, a single term of office for governor lasts how many years?
a. | one year | b. | two years | c. | four
years | d. | eight years |
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According to the Georgia constitution, how many terms can a person be elected
lieutenant governor of Georgia?
a. | one | b. | two | c. | four | d. | unlimited |
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Which accurately describes the difference in qualifications and term of office
for governor and lieutenant governor in Georgia?
a. | The governor serves a term of four years; the lieutenant governor serves a term of
only two years. | b. | To be governor, a person must be at least 30; to be lieutenant governor, a person
must only be 25. | c. | The governor may serve two terms consecutively; the lieutenant governor may serve an
unlimited number of terms. | d. | To be governor, a person must have been a U.S.
citizen for at least fifteen years; to be lieutenant governor, a person must have been a U.S. citizen
for only ten years. |
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According to the Georgia constitution, the governor of Georgia is elected
by
a. | the senate. | b. | popular vote. | c. | electoral
vote. | d. | the legislature. |
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In a general election in Georgia, the governor and lieutenant governor
are
a. | elected separately. | b. | both on the same ticket. | c. | of the same
political party. | d. | of different political parties. |
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Which is NOT a responsibility of Georgia’s governor?
a. | The governor acts as director of the state’s budget. | b. | The governor
determines the constitutionality of laws. | c. | The governor appoints people to lead executive
offices. | d. | The governor signs legislation passed by the General
Assembly. |
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According to the Georgia constitution, should something happen to the governor
of Georgia, who then becomes governor?
a. | majority leader | b. | lieutenant governor | c. | speaker of the
house | d. | president pro tempore |
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What is the MAIN responsibility of the governor as head of the executive branch
of government?
a. | to appoint people to lead various agencies | b. | to oversee the
carrying out of Georgia’s laws | c. | to represent Georgia when visiting neighboring
states | d. | to act as commander-in-chief of the Georgia National
Guard |
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Which activity does Georgia’s lieutenant governor perform on a day-to-day
basis?
a. | appointing committee chairs | b. | serving as President of the
Senate | c. | participating in meetings with the governor | d. | acting as governor
when the governor is unable to serve |
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According to the Georgia constitution, which official serves as head of the
executive branch of government?
a. | senator | b. | governor | c. | majority
leader | d. | lieutenant governor |
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The executive branch of Georgia’s government is composed of many
different
a. | parties. | b. | governors. | c. | executives. | d. | departments. |
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Which person is NOT an employee of the executive branch of government in
Georgia?
a. | governor | b. | secretary of state | c. | speaker of the
house | d. | state school superintendent |
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The heads of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, and
Department of Education all report to the
a. | governor. | b. | Supreme Court. | c. | General
Assembly. | d. | lieutenant governor. |
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The Georgia Department of Education, Department of Labor, and Department of
Transportation are all part of which branch of government?
a. | judicial branch | b. | executive branch | c. | legislative
branch | d. | republican branch |
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Which branch of government is headed by the governor and composed of many
different departments?
a. | judicial branch | b. | executive branch | c. | legislative
branch | d. | democratic branch |
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Which person meets the qualifications to serve as Georgia’s
governor?
a. | a 55 year old retired U.S. serviceman who has lived in Georgia for five
years | b. | a 29 year old businessman who was born in Georgia and has served four years as a
Georgia senator | c. | a 35 year old lawyer who moved to Georgia last year and opened a law office in
downtown Atlanta | d. | a 40 year old immigrant to the U.S. who has lived in Georgia ten years and attained
citizenship twenty years ago |
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As part of the executive branch of government, which is NOT a responsibility of
the Georgia Department of Education?
a. | overseeing the funding of public education | b. | assigning principals
and assistant principals to schools | c. | making sure laws pertaining to education are
followed | d. | providing education related information to Georgia
citizens |
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As part of the executive branch of government, the Georgia Department of
Education oversees
a. | the transit system. | b. | the university system. | c. | the public school
system. | d. | the private school system. |
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Which is an example of an informal power of the governor of Georgia?
a. | signing bills into law | b. | managing the state’s
budget | c. | honoring important individuals | d. | serving as
commander-in-chief |
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As part of the executive branch of government, the Department of Public
Safety’s main concern is with
a. | assisting the GBI. | b. | providing security. | c. | the enforcement of
traffic laws. | d. | the training of law enforcement. |
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The Department of Human Resources, or Department of Human Services, is part of
which branch of government?
a. | judicial branch | b. | executive branch | c. | legislative
branch | d. | democratic branch |
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The largest branch of Georgia’s government is the
a. | judicial branch. | b. | military branch. | c. | executive
branch. | d. | legislative branch. |
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28.
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The maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the
state’s chief executive officer is
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Why is the power to make appointments to boards and executive offices important
to the governor of Georgia?
a. | By appointing persons from the same political party, the governor can help one party
dominate state government. | b. | Through appointments, a governor can spread his
or her influence far beyond the limited powers of the governor’s office. | c. | Through appointments
to boards and executive offices, a governor can control the actions of all state agencies and
boards. | d. | By appointing political backers and campaign contributors, the governor can repay
supporters and raise money for future campaigns. |
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How many consecutive years can a lieutenant governor serve in that capacity
according to Georgia’s constitution?
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How does a lieutenant governor most effectively affect the passage or failure of
legislation in the state senate?
a. | by how he or she votes on a bill | b. | by assigning senate bills to
committee | c. | by appointing members of committees | d. | by establishing the senate calendar and meeting
schedules |
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Who becomes Georgia’s chief executive officer if both the governor and the
lieutenant governor are unable to serve?
a. | attorney general | b. | secretary of state | c. | president pro
tempore of state senate | d. | speaker of the state house of
representatives |
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Which elected state official controls the administration of state and federal
education funds?
a. | Governor | b. | State Treasurer | c. | State School
Superintendent | d. | Director of Department of Revenue |
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