GA History ch 4 (fill in the blank notes, online quiz)
According to the Georgia constitution, should something happen to the governor of Georgia, who then becomes governor?
lieutenant governor
As part of the executive branch of government, the Department of Public Safety's main concern is with
the enforcement of traffic laws
As part of the executive branch of government, the Georgia Department of Education oversees
the public school system
The qualifications to be lieutenant governor are
the same as those to be governor.
What is the MAIN responsibility of the governor as head of the executive branch of government?
to appoint people to lead various agencies
According to the Georgia constitution, how many terms can a person be elected lieutenant governor of Georgia?
unlimited
In order to be governor of Georgia, a person must be at least how old?
30
In Georgia, a single term of office for governor lasts how many years?
4 years
In order to be governor of Georgia, a person must have been a resident of Georgia for at least how many years?
6
The maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the state's chief executive officer is
8
In order to be governor of Georgia, a person must have been a U.S. citizen for at least how many years?
15
Board of Pardons and Paroles The Board of Pardons and Paroles is an independent agency that has the power to: • grant pardons, parole, and other forms of ________(acts that reduce the severity of a punishment) to criminal offenders Members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles are appointed to seven-year terms by the ________with the Senate's approval
Board of Pardons and Paroles The Board of Pardons and Paroles is an independent agency that has the power to: • grant pardons, parole, and other forms of clemency (acts that reduce the severity of a punishment) to criminal offenders Members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles are appointed to seven-year terms by the governor with the Senate's approval
Economic Development The Georgia Department of Economic Development is the state's marketing agency responsible for attracting new ________; operates a tourism website. The state's Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Office promotes Georgia as the ideal backdrop for ______and video production projects
Economic Development The Georgia Department of Economic Development is the state's marketing agency responsible for attracting new businesses; operates a tourism website. The state's Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Office promotes Georgia as the ideal backdrop for film and video production projects
Economic Development The state helps Georgians find and keep ____that provide them with income. Jobs and businesses (organized by entrepreneurs) generate state tax ______which in turn pays for state _________(e.g., education, public safety, public health, roads, etc.).
Economic Development The state helps Georgians find and keep jobs that provide them with income. Jobs and businesses (organized by entrepreneurs) generate state tax revenue which in turn pays for state programs (e.g., education, public safety, public health, roads, etc.).
Education Education is the: • most important responsibility of state government, and • largest part of the state budget Maintaining and operating schools is the job of the local government. Over the years, the State Department of Education, headed by the state superintendent of schools, has become more involved in funding, setting standards, curriculum, and testing.
Education Education is the: • most important responsibility of state government, and • largest part of the state budget Maintaining and operating schools is the job of the local government. Over the years, the State Department of Education, headed by the state superintendent of schools, has become more involved in funding, setting standards, curriculum, and testing.
Education The University System of Georgia is the agency responsible for the state's 35 institutions of higher learning. The system is governed by Board of Regents appointed by the governor. Georgia also has 34 technical colleges and schools under the Technical College System of Georgia.
Education The University System of Georgia is the agency responsible for the state's 35 institutions of higher learning. The system is governed by Board of Regents appointed by the governor. Georgia also has 34 technical colleges and schools under the Technical College System of Georgia.
Executive Branch: Departments and Agencies In addition to officials named in the Georgia Constitution, there are a large number that are not provided for and are known as ________officials. These jobs are called for by ______(a law enacted by the governor or by those in charge of a department in which they serve). Georgia has _________of state departments, agencies, boards, and commissions.
Executive Branch: Departments and Agencies In addition to officials named in the Georgia Constitution, there are a large number that are not provided for and are known as statutory officials. These jobs are called for by statute (a law enacted by the governor or by those in charge of a department in which they serve). Georgia has hundreds of state departments, agencies, boards, and commissions.
Formal Powers of the Governor According to the Georgia constitution, the governor's job is to: • lead operation of the _________branch • be chief law enforcement _______ • serve as commander-in-chief of state's _____ forces, and he or she -----may send Georgia's National Guard to restore order in ________situations -----may also call out ________State Patrol for law enforcement when needed
Formal Powers of the Governor According to the Georgia constitution, the governor's job is to: • lead operation of the executive branch • be chief law enforcement officer • serve as commander-in-chief of state's military forces, and he or she -----may send Georgia's National Guard to restore order in emergency situations -----may also call out Georgia State Patrol for law enforcement when needed
Formal Powers of the Governor According to the Georgia constitution, the governor's job is to: • propose annual _______ for the state and present it to General Assembly each year • recommend new _____
Formal Powers of the Governor According to the Georgia constitution, the governor's job is to: • propose annual budget for the state and present it to General Assembly each year • recommend new laws
Formal Powers of the Governor The governor can _______replacements to fill vacancies when they occur in the General Assembly or in the executive and judicial offices. The governor can call the General Assembly into special _______when necessary. The governor must manage the state budget and make spending _____in state programs, if needed, to avoid a ______(a shortage of funds). The governor appoints members to a number of executive commissions and _________.
Formal Powers of the Governor The governor can appoint replacements to fill vacancies when they occur in the General Assembly or in the executive and judicial offices. The governor can call the General Assembly into special session when necessary. The governor must manage the state budget and make spending cuts in state programs, if needed, to avoid a deficit (a shortage of funds). The governor appoints members to a number of executive commissions and boards.
Georgia's Other Elected Officials Each of these elected officials heads an executive department and serves a 4-year term. Public service commissioners (five members who regulate Georgia utilities and serve 6-year terms
Georgia's Other Elected Officials Each of these elected officials heads an executive department and serves a 4-year term. Public service commissioners (five members who regulate Georgia utilities and serve 6-year terms
Georgia's Other Elected Officials Georgia has a plural executive system. Voters in Georgia elect a governor, lieutenant governor, and state executive officers (constitutional officers) which include: • the __________of state (keeps state's official records, supervises elections, etc.) • the attorney ________(chief legal officer for the state) • the state ____________of schools (head of the Department of Education)
Georgia's Other Elected Officials Georgia has a plural executive system. Voters in Georgia elect a governor, lieutenant governor, and state executive officers (constitutional officers) which include: • the secretary of state (keeps state's official records, supervises elections, etc.) • the attorney general (chief legal officer for the state) • the state superintendent of schools (head of the Department of Education)
Georgia's Other Elected Officials • The commissioner of _______(regulates insurance carriers and issues insurance licenses) • The commissioner of _______(head of Agriculture Department) • The commissioner of ______(head of the Labor Department)
Georgia's Other Elected Officials • The commissioner of insurance (regulates insurance carriers and issues insurance licenses) • The commissioner of agriculture (head of Agriculture Department) • The commissioner of labor (head of the Labor Department)
Human Services Human services is the __nd largest expense in the state budget. The Department of Human Services is the state agency that oversees _____and _____health-related issues. • One of its units is the Division of Family and _______ Services which administers Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Human Services Human services is the 2nd largest expense in the state budget. The Department of Human Services is the state agency that oversees welfare and mental health-related issues. • One of its units is the Division of Family and Children Services which administers Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Human Services The Department of Community _______serves as the lead agency for health care planning, and since 2009 includes the Division of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness. Note: Medicaid is a jointly funded _________and state program.
Human Services The Department of Community Health serves as the lead agency for health care planning, and since 2009 includes the Division of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness. Note: Medicaid is a jointly funded federal and state program.
Informal Powers of the Governor Some duties and powers of Georgia's governor are informal and ceremonial: • leading trade delegations to encourage foreign consumers to buy Georgia-made ______and do business with Georgia industries • acting as honorary head of _______party to which governor belong; • issuing proclamations to _______individuals, holidays, special events, etc
Informal Powers of the Governor Some duties and powers of Georgia's governor are informal and ceremonial: • leading trade delegations to encourage foreign consumers to buy Georgia-made products and do business with Georgia industries • acting as honorary head of political party to which governor belong; • issuing proclamations to honor individuals, holidays, special events, etc
Informal Powers of the Governor Some duties and powers of Georgia's governor are informal and ceremonial: • serving as __________for State of Georgia • serving as the official channel of communication between Georgia and other _____as well as the _______government
Informal Powers of the Governor Some duties and powers of Georgia's governor are informal and ceremonial: • serving as spokesperson for State of Georgia • serving as the official channel of communication between Georgia and other states as well as the national government
Natural Resources The DNR operates the state _______, campsites, lodges, and historical sites in addition to managing 63 properties that preserve the state's ______and history. Georgia's forests come under the protection of the Georgia ______ Commission whose goal is to put out and prevent wildfires, offer management advice to landowners, and grow tree seedlings for planting and replenishing the forests.
Natural Resources The DNR operates the state parks, campsites, lodges, and historical sites in addition to managing 63 properties that preserve the state's environment and history. Georgia's forests come under the protection of the Georgia Forestry Commission whose goal is to put out and prevent wildfires, offer management advice to landowners, and grow tree seedlings for planting and replenishing the forests.
Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administers laws passed by the General Assembly designed to ________ land and water resources for the future of Georgia. The DNR sets limits on the amount of ______used for irrigation, restricts the cutting of _____and vegetation that could lead to erosion, etc. The Georgia Environmental ________Division - a division of the DNR - implements the regulations for water quality and air pollution, plus monitors hazardous waste handling.
Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administers laws passed by the General Assembly designed to conserve land and water resources for the future of Georgia. The DNR sets limits on the amount of groundwater used for irrigation, restricts the cutting of trees and vegetation that could lead to erosion, etc. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division - a division of the DNR - implements the regulations for water quality and air pollution, plus monitors hazardous waste handling.
Public Safety The Department of _______Services manages driver's license applications and ensures that vehicles are registered and covered by auto insurance. The Georgia Bureau of __________helps to solve criminal cases (e.g., arson or murder) that may extend beyond a county's boundaries.
Public Safety The Department of Driver Services manages driver's license applications and ensures that vehicles are registered and covered by auto insurance. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation helps to solve criminal cases (e.g., arson or murder) that may extend beyond a county's boundaries.
Public Safety The executive branch, under the governor's direction, has the duty of protecting the state's ____and ______. The Georgia State Patrol is the most visible part of the Department of Public Safety enforcing _______laws on the public highways in the state.
Public Safety The executive branch, under the governor's direction, has the duty of protecting the state's people and property. The Georgia State Patrol is the most visible part of the Department of Public Safety enforcing traffic laws on the public highways in the state.
Public Service Commission The Public Service Commission is the only constitutional board whose members are _____statewide, and its responsibilities are: • regulating public ________(electric power; telephone, cable and other telecommunications; and, natural gas),and • enforcing __________for passenger buses and household goods movers (moving vans)
Public Service Commission The Public Service Commission is the only constitutional board whose members are elected statewide, and its responsibilities are: • regulating public utilities (electric power; telephone, cable and other telecommunications; and, natural gas),and • enforcing regulations for passenger buses and household goods movers (moving vans)
Qualifications for Governor The executive branch is the ________branch of state government; it is headed by the _________. Georgia's governor must be at least ___years old. A candidate for governor must be a United States citizen for at least ____years and a legal resident of Georgia for ____years immediately before the election.
Qualifications for Governor The executive branch is the largest branch of state government; it is headed by the governor. Georgia's governor must be at least 30 years old. A candidate for governor must be a United States citizen for at least 15 years and a legal resident of Georgia for 6 years immediately before the election.
Why is the power to make appointments to boards and executive offices important to the governor of Georgia?
Through appointments, a governor can spread his or her influence far beyond the limited powers of the governor's office.
Which elected state official controls the administration of state and federal education funds?
State School Superintendent
Succession to Executive Power In case of resignation, death, or permanent disability of the governor, the __________governor becomes the governor and serves until a new governor is elected. Should something happen to both governor and the lieutenant governor and those offices are vacant, the next person in line is the _________of the Georgia House of Representatives. The Georgia constitution specifies that an election for a new governor is to be held within _______days.
Succession to Executive Power In case of resignation, death, or permanent disability of the governor, the lieutenant governor becomes the governor and serves until a new governor is elected. Should something happen to both governor and the lieutenant governor and those offices are vacant, the next person in line is the speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. The Georgia constitution specifies that an election for a new governor is to be held within 90 days.
Term of Office and Election The governor is elected for a ___-year term. He or she may run again for a second four-year term. After ___consecutive years in office (two terms), the governor must step aside. Former governors are allowed to run for office for a ___term, but only after four years have passed following the end of their second term. The scheduled elections for governor of Georgia occur every four years in a different cycle than U.S. _________elections.
Term of Office and Election The governor is elected for a four-year term. He or she may run again for a second four-year term. After eight consecutive years in office (two terms), the governor must step aside. Former governors are allowed to run for office for a third term, but only after four years have passed following the end of their second term. The scheduled elections for governor of Georgia occur every four years in a different cycle than U.S. presidential elections.
The Role of Lieutenant Governor Georgia constitution states the lieutenant governor will be elected "at the same ____, for the same ____, and in the same manner" as the governor. The lieutenant governor must meet same ________ for office as the governor.
The Role of Lieutenant Governor Georgia constitution states the lieutenant governor will be elected "at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner" as the governor. The lieutenant governor must meet same qualifications for office as the governor.
The Role of Lieutenant Governor He or she may serve an ________number of consecutive terms in office. The lieutenant governor may belong to a ________ political party than the governor. He or she serves as the chief executive when the governor is ______of state.
The Role of Lieutenant Governor He or she may serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms in office. The lieutenant governor may belong to a different political party than the governor. He or she serves as the chief executive when the governor is out of state.
What accurately describes the difference in qualifications and term of office for governor and lieutenant governor in Georgia?
The governor may serve two terms consecutively; the lieutenant governor may serve an unlimited number of terms
Transportation The Georgia Dept. of __________is responsible for planning, mapping out new highway routes. The Georgia ______Authority operates the state's two deep water seaports -S_____ and B_______ which are key to shipping Georgia goods internationally and bringing goods into the state.
Transportation The Georgia Dept. of Transportation is responsible for planning, mapping out new highway routes. The Georgia Ports Authority operates the state's two deep water seaports -Savannah and Brunswick which are key to shipping Georgia goods internationally and bringing goods into the state.
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.
b. The governor does NOT determine the constitutionality of the laws
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
b. assigning principals and assistant principals to schools is NOT a responsibility of the Georgia Department of Education
How does a lieutenant governor most effectively affect the passage or failure of legislation in the state senate?
by assigning senate bills to committee
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
c. honoring important individuals is an informal power
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
c. speaker of the house
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
d. a 40 year old immigrant to the U.S. who has lived in Georgia ten years and attained citizenship twenty years ago
The executive branch of Georgia's government is composed of many different
departments
The Department of Human Resources, or Department of Human Services, is part of which branch of government?
executive branch
The Georgia Department of Education, Department of Labor, and Department of Transportation are all part of which branch of government?
executive branch
The largest branch of Georgia's government is the
executive branch
Which branch of government is headed by the governor and composed of many different departments?
executive branch
According to the Georgia constitution, which official serves as head of the executive branch of government?
governor
The heads of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, and Department of Education all report to the
governor
These requirements describe the qualifications for becoming: 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
governor of Georgia
How many consecutive years can a lieutenant governor serve in that capacity according to Georgia's constitution?
no limit
According to the Georgia constitution, the governor of Georgia is elected by
popular vote
In a general election in Georgia, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected
separately
Which activity does Georgia's lieutenant governor perform on a day-to-day basis?
serving as President of the Senate
Who becomes Georgia's chief executive officer if both the governor and the lieutenant governor are unable to serve?
speaker of the state house of representatives