1. October 14 1.The powers of the governor written in the Georgia constitution and in state laws are considered a.informal powers. b.judicial powers. c.formal powers. d.executive powers. 2. The task of turning an idea into a law belongs to a.citizens. b.legislative branch. c.executive branch. d.judicial branch.

2. October 14 3. Election districts for both houses of the state legislature are redrawn every _______ years. a. 5 b. 7 c. 10 d. 15 4. The state legislature is actually in session _____ days per year. a.40 b.180 c.80 d.360

3. October 15 1. What is the largest branch of state government? a. legislative b.executive c.State d.judicial 2. Congress has the power to override a presidential veto by getting a a. one-half majority vote. b.two-thirds majority vote. c.three-fourths majority vote. d.one-quarter majority vote. 3. Which department of the executive branch is responsible for the Georgia Highway Patrol? a.The Department of Education b.The Department of Public Safety c.The Department of Transportation d.The Department of Economic Development

4. October 16 1. Which qualification is not a requirement to be elected governor of Georgia? a. A governor must be at least 30 years old before taking office in Georgia. b.A governor must be a resident of Georgia for at least six years prior to taking office. c.A governor must have an advanced degree or advanced education prior to taking office. d.A governor must have been a U.S. citizen for at least fifteen years prior to taking office. 2. How is the Speaker of the House elected? a.by majority of popular vote of both houses of the General Assembly b.by all the members of the House c.he is not elected, but appointed by the governor of the state d. he is appointed by the President of the Senate 3. What role does the Lieutenant Governor serve in the General Assembly? a.Speaker of the House b.Majority Whip c.President of the Senate d.Minority Whip