1. Executive Branch Aultman Hurt

2. Executive Branch Overview Largest branch in Georgia Was established in the Fifth Article of the Georgia Constitution Involves the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, etc.

3. Governor and Lieutenant Governor Qualifications for Office in Georgia Must be 30 years old Must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 15 years Must of Lived in the State of Georgia for 6 years

4. Governor Head of the Georgia Executive branch Gives a recommended legislative action Can set a budget Able to sign, veto, or wait for a legislative bill Commands the Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia National Guard Negotiates with other countries to allow foreign trade Implement state laws

5. Governor 4 year terms Only 2 consecutive terms allowed If a governor runs two terms, he can sit out for 4 years and run again If the governor dies while he is in office, the Lieutenant Governor will take over the office

6. Lieutenant Governor Takes over the office if the governor dies Run for election separately from the governors Presides over the senate

7. Secretary of State Appointed by the president Advises the president in many decisions regarding foreign affairs and appointments of special positions such as the ambassadors Negotiates, interprets, and negates treaties and agreement

8. Attorney General Elected every four years Serves as an legal advisor and attorney for all state agencies Represents the state it belongs in the case of a capital crime Fun Fact: The attorney general is not allowed by the law to give advice to citizens about legality

9. State School Superintendent Enforce laws and all rules and regulations regarding the day to day operation of a school Keep the board informed and prepare an agenda

10. More Information All other members of the executive branch are typically appointed by the governor and serve in a fairly large assortment of areas. Most of these people are in charge of boards.

11. Formal and Informal Powers A formal power is what a person in office is required to do An informal power is what a person in office is not required to do, but he is able to do

12. Works Cited Allen, Lee M. "Executive Branch: Overview." New Georgia Encyclopedia. 01 October 2013. Web. 17 March 2014. Buchanan, Scott E. "Lieutenant Governor." New Georgia Encyclopedia. 05 August 2013. Web. 17 March 2014. Buchanan, Scott E. "Governor." New Georgia Encyclopedia. 07 January 2014. Web. 17 March 2014. Duties of the Secretary of State. n.d. http://www.state.gov/secretary/115194.htm. 4 April 2014. Olwens, Sam. Duties of the Attorney General. n.d. http://law.ga.gov/duties. 4 April 2014. Superintendent of Schools. n.d. http://www.superintendentofschools.com/Supt_Eval_Toolbox/Bd_ Policy_Super_Job_Description.html. April4 2014.