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CG3 Executive Branch
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the qualifications to be Governor and Lt. Governor? | The qualifications to be Governor and Lt. Governor is to be 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 15 years, and a Georgia resident for 6 years. |
| How long are terms and what is the term limit? | For Governor, the term is four years and with a term limit of 2. For Lt. Governor, the term is four years and there is no limit on terms. |
| What are the duties of the Governor? | The duties of the Governor are suggesting new state programs and laws, proposing and directing the state budget, appointing members to the state board, calling special sessions of the legislature, and approving or vetoing laws. |
| What are the duties of the Lt. Governor? | The main duty of the Lt. Governor is to preside over the State Senate. The Lt. Governor is also involved with both the executive branch and the legislative branch, being the Senate President in the legislative branch. |
| How do the elections run for Governor and Lt. Governor? | The Governor and the Lt. Governor do not run on the same ticket. This means they run on separate elections and work together, no matter the political party. |
| What helps the Governor get work done? | State agencies help the Governor get work done. |
| What do the state agencies do? | State agencies administer programs that will help fulfill the executive branches responsibilities. |
| What are the state board's goal? | The board's goal is to make sure its department is running smoothly and that laws are being enforced. |
| Who are the boards run by? | The boards are most likely run by elected officials. Some are led by appointed officials. |
| Department of Public Safety (DPS) | Enforces traffic laws, helps reduce crime, and responds to natural and man made disasters |
| Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | Helps conserve and protect natural and cultural resources by managing state parks, historic sites, and fishing and wildlife areas |
| Department of Education (DOE) | Certifies teachers and distributes fund for textbooks |
| Department of Transportation (DOT) | Plans, constructs, and maintains highways and bridges; also supports other forms of transportation, such as buses and bicycle trails |
| Department of Economic Development (DED) | Supports Georgia's economy through local and international business expansion, technology, developments, tourism, film, and music |
| Department of Human Resources (DHR) | Provides assistance for aging, family and children's services, and mental health |
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