Georgia's Executive Branch (AKS 45 a and b) PDF

Georgia’s Government Executive Branch AKS 45 Video on the Executive Branch (3:47) © Brain Wrinkles  Governor Qualifications AKS 45 a The executive branch is the...

Georgia’s Government Executive Branch AKS 45 Video on the Executive Branch (3:47) © Brain Wrinkles  Governor Qualifications AKS 45 a The executive branch is the largest branch and is responsible for enforcing Georgia’s laws. The governor is the chief executive officer of the state and heads the executive branch. In order to become governor, a candidate must: A. Be at least 30 years old B. Be a US citizen for at least 15 years C. Be a Georgia resident for at least 6 years © Brain Wrinkles  Georgia’s Executive Branch Directions: Complete the chart below after discussing the presentation. Governor Lieutenant Governor 30 years old Qualifications US citizen for 15 years GA resident for 6 years Term of Office Election Duties © Brain Wrinkles  Georgia’s Governor’s Mansion © Brain Wrinkles  Elections To become governor, a candidate must win a statewide election by earning a majority of the popular vote. Once in office, s/he serves a four-year term, with a total of two consecutive terms allowed. The governor earns a salary of $139,339 per year © Brain Wrinkles  Current Governor Brian Kemp Republican Elected in 2018 and 2022 From Athens, GA © Brain Wrinkles  Georgia’s Executive Branch Directions: Complete the chart below after discussing the presentation. Governor Lieutenant Governor 30 years old US citizen for 15 years GA resident for 6 years Qualifications 4 years Term of Office 2 consecutive terms Elected by citizens every Election four years Duties © Brain Wrinkles  Jimmy Carter Eugene Talmadge Ellis Arnall Flashback! Which Governor was declared Governor by the Supreme Court in the “3 Governors Race?” (not one of these) © Brain Wrinkles  Duties The Georgia Constitution (Article V) outlines the governor’s formal powers and duties. They include enforcing laws, appointing people to state offices, signing bills into laws, suggesting new state programs and laws, and proposing and directing the state budget. S/he also has the power to call special sessions of the legislature and can veto legislation. The governor is also the commander-in-chief of Georgia’s military (National Guard) and police force (State Patrol). © Brain Wrinkles  Georgia’s Executive Branch Directions: Complete the chart below after discussing the presentation. Governor Lieutenant Governor 30 years old Qualifications US citizen for 15 years GA resident for 6 years 4 years Term of Office 2 consecutive terms Elected by citizens every four years Election Does not run on same ticket or need to be from the same party Headas lieutenant of state governor and leader of executive branch Commander-in-chief of GA’s military Can sign or veto bills Duties Proposes and directs © Brain Wrinkles state budget  Former Governor Nathan Deal Signs 911 Alert Law © Brain Wrinkles  Lt. Governor The lieutenant governor serves as the state’s second highest ranking executive officer and is first in line to take the governor’s place. Candidates must meet the same qualifications as governor. The lieutenant governor is also elected by a majority of the popular vote, but does not run on the same ticket as the governor. S/he also serves a four-year term, but there is no limit on the number of terms. © Brain Wrinkles  Georgia’s Executive Branch Directions: Complete the chart below after discussing the presentation. Governor Lieutenant Governor 30 years old 30 years old Qualifications US citizen for 15 years US citizen for 15 years GA resident for 6 years GA resident for 6 years 4 years 4 years Term of Office 2 consecutive terms No limit on number of terms Elected by citizens every Elected by citizens four years every 4 years Does not run on same Election Does not run on same ticket ticket as governor or need to be from the same party as lieutenant governor Head of state and leader of executive branch Commander-in-chief of GA’s Duties military © Brain Wrinkles Signs or veto bills  Lt. Governor The lieutenant governor serves as governor if the current governor is unable to serve a complete term. As president of the Senate, s/he decides committee memberships and chooses committee chairs. The lieutenant governor is also responsible for any duties in which the governor assigns to her/him. The Lieutenant Governor earns $91,609 per year. © Brain Wrinkles  Current Lt. Governor Burt Jones Elected in 2022 Republican From Jackson, GA Co-captain of 2002 University of Georgia football team. © Brain Wrinkles  Georgia’s Executive Branch Directions: Complete the chart below after discussing the presentation. Governor Lieutenant Governor 30 years old 30 years old Qualifications US citizen for 15 years US citizen for 15 years GA resident for 6 years GA resident for 6 years 4 years 4 years Term of Office 2 consecutive terms No limit on number of terms Elected by citizens every Elected by citizens every 4 four years years Election Does not run on same ticket Does not run on same ticket or need to be from the same as governor party as lieutenant governor Any duties given by governor Serves as governor if Head of state and leader of executive branch current governor can’t Commander-in-chief of GA’s President of the Senate Duties military © Brain Wrinkles Signs or veto bills  Executive Branch AKS 45 b The executive branch is the largest branch and is responsible for enforcing Georgia’s laws. The governor is the chief executive officer of the state and heads the executive branch. © Brain Wrinkles  State Agencies In addition to governor and lieutenant governor, Georgians also elect other public officials who serve as part of the executive branch. There are 6 “elected constitutional officers”. These officers are elected at the same time and serve the same term as the governor. They include: the secretary of state, state attorney general, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of labor, commissioner of insurance, and the state school superintendent. These agencies oversee departments by developing policies and providing feedback to the governor so that state programs run smoothly and laws are enforced. © Brain Wrinkles  Secretary of State -keeper of the Georgia Seal, custodian of the state flag and symbols -supervision and monitoring of elections -registers corporations and non-profits © Brain Wrinkles  Attorney General The state’s chief legal officer investigator and prosecutor for the state (death penalty cases) represents the state in court © Brain Wrinkles  State School Superintendent Chief executive officer of the State Board of Education Oversees the Department of Education Department of Education (DOE): Oversees Georgia’s public school system and how it is funded; certifies teachers, approves textbooks, and distributes funds. © Brain Wrinkles  Department of Education © Brain Wrinkles  Insurance Commissioner Licenses and regulates insurance companies to insure laws are followed and consumers protected Investigates insurance fraud Fire safety, including inspections of houses and businesses © Brain Wrinkles  Agricultural Commissioner Regulates and promotes Georgia’s agriculture industry Regulates convenience stores, food processing and bottling plants, pest eradication, nurseries and garden businesses, and state farmers’ markets © Brain Wrinkles  Labor Commissioner Administration of the state’s workforce programs. Unemployment issues, rehabilitation programs, utilizes federal funds for job training programs. Workforce education, job safety, child labor issues © Brain Wrinkles  Departments The executive branch also includes a large number of state programs and departments that focus on major policy areas. The governor appoints the leaders of the following departments. Some examples are on the following slides, others include Public Service Commission, Department of Revenue, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Board of Regents (universities and colleges), Department of Corrections, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Department of Juvenile Justice. © Brain Wrinkles  Departments 1. Department of Human Resources (DHR): One of the largest state agencies; services include assisting the elderly, family and children’s services, and mental health. 2. Department of Public Safety (DPS): Responds to natural and manmade disasters, helps public safety agencies reduce crime, and enforces traffic laws. 3. Department of Transportation (DOT): Oversees work and construction on roads and bridges, provides transportation information, issues drivers licenses. © Brain Wrinkles  Department of Public Safety © Brain Wrinkles  Department of Transportation = © Brain Wrinkles  Departments 4. Department of Economic Development (DED): Supports the economy through local and international business expansion, technology development, tourism, film, and music. 5. Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Helps protect and conserve resources by managing historic sites, state parks, and fishing and wildlife areas; runs programs to keep Georgia’s air and water clean. © Brain Wrinkles  Department of Economic Development © Brain Wrinkles Department of Natural Resources © Brain Wrinkles