1. Georgia and the American Experience Chapter 15: Government of the Empire State Part 1 Study Presentation ©2005 Clairmont Press

2. Georgia and the American Experience Section 1: The Executive Branch of State Government The Executive Branch of State GovernmentThe Executive Branch of State Government ©2005 Clairmont Press

3. Section 1: The Executive Branch of State Government ESSENTIAL QUESTION : – What are the powers of Georgia’s governor?

4. Section 1: The Executive Branch of State Government What words do I need to know? –governor –lieutenant governor

5. The Executive Branch of State Government Similar structure to federal government State constitution organizes government structure Governor elected to four-year term by popular vote of citizensGovernor Two consecutive terms allowed Qualifications: –30 years of age –citizen of the US for 15 years –resident of Georgia for six years Lieutenant governor takes over if governor dies or resignsLieutenant governor

6. Formal Powers of the Governor 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

7. 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

8. Office of Lieutenant Governor elected by popular vote at the same time the governor is elected same qualifications 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

9. 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)

10. 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 Click to return to Table of Contents.