8th Grade Georgia Social Studies SS8CG3 Executive Branch in Georgia State Government Review

SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.

b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs; include education, human resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and natural resources.

c. Evaluate how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws.