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The Governor

The Governor. Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Must be 30 years old Citizen of the U.S. for 15 years Legal resident of Georgia for 6 years. Duties and Powers of Governor. Head of state Responsible for ensuring that laws are carried out Peace is preserved

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The Governor

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  1. The Governor

  2. Governor and Lieutenant Governor • Must be 30 years old • Citizen of the U.S. for 15 years • Legal resident of Georgia for 6 years

  3. Duties and Powers of Governor • Head of state • Responsible for ensuring that laws are carried out • Peace is preserved • Commander of the state military forces • Reviews bills and resolutions of the General Assembly • Veto power

  4. Duties and Powers of Governor • Issues writ of election to fill vacant offices in the House and Senate • Calls special sessions of the General Assembly • Fill vacancies in public office unless otherwise dictated by the constitution • Fills elected executive positions left vacant, upon confirmation of the Senate.

  5. Lieutenant Governor • Provides over the state Senate • Serves on the committee that determines committee membership and committee chairperson • Cannot vote or sponsor legislation, he or she works with advocates in the Senate to introduce legislation • Can influence state policy and establish spending priorities • If governor leaves office, the lieutenant governor becomes the chief executive until a successor is elected at the next general election

  6. Secretary of State • Wide ranging administrative responsibilities for the entire government, particularly in business activities and state records Maintains and provides information on • corporations • Elections • Professional licensure • Securities • Archives • State capitol

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