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WARM-UP FOR 09.23.11 TRUE OR FALSE The governor and lt. gov . are the only two people who make up the executive branch of GA’s state government? **HINT: bottom of pg . 533 (Do not copy hint). Georgia’s State Executive Branch. Governor. Lieutenant Governor. 7 Elected Officials.
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WARM-UP FOR 09.23.11 TRUE OR FALSE • The governor and lt. gov. are the only two people who make up the executive branch of GA’s state government? **HINT: bottom of pg. 533 (Do not copy hint)
Georgia’s State Executive Branch Governor Lieutenant Governor 7 Elected Officials Other appointed officials who serve on boards and Commissions
Georgia’s State Executive Branch • Its the LARGEST branch of state government • MEANING…. • It’s the branch where the most people work out of the 3 branches: Executive, • Legislative, • & Judicial
ADD TO TOP OF ORGANIZER PLEASE! • The executive branch of state government responsible for…? 1.) making sure that the state’s laws are carried out as well as 2.) the day-to-day management of the state.
WARM-UP FOR 09.16.11 There are several categories of other officials – • Elected Officials • List them for me – • State Attorney General • Commissioner of Agriculture • Commissioner of Labor • Commissioner of Insurance • Public Service Commissioners • Secretary of State • State School Superintendent • Appointed Officials • Others who serve on one of more than 30 state boards and commissions
Chart Analysis Activty • What is the purpose of each of the 2 charts in front of you? • Why do you think the “Total State Funds” matches the amount of money under “Total Estimated Revenues” • Which tax brings in the most money for the state of GA each year? Second most $? • In what area does the state of GA spend the most $ each year? • Name the 5 Policy Areas on “Appropriations by Policy Area.”
EXIT TICKET • What is the Lt. gov. responsible for?