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1 Georgia and the American Experience Chapter 15: Government of the Empire State Section 1 Executive Branch ©2005 Clairmont Press

2 The Executive Branch of State Government Similar structure to federal government (President), but with a different title (Governor) Largest branch of state government is the executive branch The governor is the chief executive officer of the state. Georgia’s government is meant to serve the people, and the constitution allows the people to change the government when it fails to serve their needs. Governor elected to four-year term by popular vote of citizens Two consecutive terms allowed Qualifications: –30 years of age –citizen of the US for 15 years –resident of Georgia for at least six years

3 Formal Powers of the Governor The governor has 3 types of formal powers: –Executive: appoints state officials, makes sure laws are enforced –Legislative: sends requests and messages to legislature, vetos bills or signs them into law as necessary, call special session of legislature –Judicial: pardon convicted criminals, appoint state justices

4 Informal Powers of the Governor appointing people to state boards and executive offices issuing proclamations representing the state in various meetings and events working with legislators to get laws passed guiding state agencies communicating personal position on important issues

5 Using your notes, complete the following T-Chart Formal PowersInformal Powers

6 Office of Lieutenant Governor elected by popular vote at the same time the governor is elected (but run for office separately) –same qualifications (30 years old, citizen of the US for 15 years, resident of Georgia for at least six years) but can serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms presiding officer in the Senate controls committee appointments in the state Senate, assigns bills to committees, recognizes Senators who wish to speak Lieutenant governor takes over if governor dies or resigns

7 Complete the following table GovernorLt. Governor Terms of Office Qualifications to serve Duties (what do they do?)

8 Georgia’s Other Elected Officials Attorney General Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioner of Labor Commissioner of Insurance Secretary of State State School Superintendent Public Service Commissioners All serve four year term (PSC members serve six year term)

9 Appointed Officials, Boards, and Commissions statutory officials: jobs are called for by state law some boards and agencies created by law Examples: –State Board of Pardons and Paroles –Board of Natural Resources –State Personnel Board –Board of Public Safety

10 Quick Write In a one paragraph summary, explain the role of Georgia’s Governor and Lt. Governor to include qualifications of office, terms of office, and their duties and responsibilities. How does the Governor ensure the state is ran efficiently?


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