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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
Governor
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What does the Attorney General do? Name one
He is the chief legal officer of the state, and is the head of the Department and Law
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Can the governor appoint state official? yes or no
yes
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Who are the people in this group? Name from oldest to youngest
Bailey, Trace, Edith, Bryan, and Taylor
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What are the qualification the Governor has to have to run for the position?
He/She had to be 30 years or older, be a Georgia resident for 6 or more years, and has to be a U.S. citizen for 15 years
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How long is the term for the Governor and how many terms can they serve?
A two year term. Serve two terms
200
What does the Secretary of State do? Name one thing HE/SHE does
He/She maintains the states official records, publishes laws passed by the legislature, supervises elections, appoints examining boards, grants corporate charters, and regulates securities, stocks, and bonds
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Does the governor have the power to throw a parade for the falcons if they win the super bowl?
yes he can
200
What age does the governor have to be run for the position?
He/She has to be 30 or older to run
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What age does the lieutenant governor have to be run for the position
He/She has to be 30 or older to run
300
Who is our Governor of Georgia?
Nathan Deal
300
What does the Commissioner of Insurance do? Name one
He/She is the chief legal officer for the state and the head of the Department of law
300
Is the governor the honorary head of the political party that elected him or her to office?
yes he or she is
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What is on top of the Georgia State Capital?
It is a statue of a woman with a torch in one hand and a sword in the other.
300
Who is the lieutenant governor of Georgia?
Casey Cagle
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What is one duty that the Governor does?
Signs/vetoes bills, appoints people to state agencies, head of state's Executive Branch, represents our state, sends out Georgia National Guard.
400
What does the Commissioner of Agriculture do? Name one
He/She is the head of the Agricultural Department. He/She directs the agriculture and agribusiness programs, maintains state farmers' markets, supervises services such as inspections, and expands market opportunities for Georgia agriculture.
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Does the governor have the power to honor a person with a key to the city?
no they cannot
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What is the symbol of Georgia's Government?
The State Seal
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How many employees are in the executive branch?
There are over 100,000 employees.
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What is the difference between the Lieutenant Governor and the Governor?
Lieutenant Governor can serve a numerous amount of terms after taking one term off each time they serve. Governor only serves two terms. The Lieutenant Governor is the head of the Georgia State Senate. Lieutenant Governor will also become Governor if something bad happens to the current Govenor
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What does the Public Service Commission? Name one
He/She regulates utilities in Georgia and controls the rates and services of transportation companies, telephone companies, and electric companies.
500
With the legislature's approval, can the governor make the Braves Logo a new state symbol?
yes he does
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Who is the Secretary of State?
Brian Kemp
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What is Bryan's favorite color to have during an autumn breakfast in the moonlight? (1000 points)
What is red