Executive and Judicial Branches Quiz Study

What is a constitutional responsibility of Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor?

• Reviewing the state budget

• Presiding over the Senate

• Leading the National Guard

• Breaking tie votes in the House of Representatives

In Georgia, who elects the governor?

• All registered voters in the state

• Only voters in cities

• Citizens residing in the capital city

• People who vote for the U.S. President

Why was the role of Lieutenant Governor created?

• To oversee the state Senate

• To determine if the governor is fit for office

• To appoint a fair oversight official for the governor

• To ensure succession in case of a vacancy

What are the qualifications to run for Governor or Lieutenant Governor in Georgia?

• Senator and Governor

• Governor and Lieutenant Governor

• Senator and House Representative

• House Representative and Lieutenant Governor

Who oversees the Georgia Department of Education?

• The Attorney General

• The Secretary of State

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The State School Superintendent

In which Georgia court are judges appointed rather than elected?

• Probate Court

• Superior Court

• Juvenile Court

• Magistrate Court

Why is the Georgia Supreme Court important?

• It has a Chief Justice

• It is Georgia’s only appellate court

• It is the only court in the state

• It decides whether laws follow the state constitution

How do justices of the Georgia Supreme Court attain their positions?

• Appointed by the Governor

• Elected by the people

• Selected by the State Bar of Georgia

• Chosen by the House and approved by the Senate

Which term best describes the role of courts in the judicial system?

• Enforce

• Execute

• Interpret

• Legislate

How does Georgia ensure fairness in its legal system?

• The legislative branch writes laws for the whole state

• There are multiple levels of courts for different cases

• Defendants cannot contact family members before trial

• Every accused person must pay for their own lawyer before trial