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The commissioner, an elected constitutional official, licenses and regulates insurance companies in the state to guarantee that insurance rates, rules, and forms comply with state law. This office investigates concerns of insurance fraud. As the office concerned with state fire safety, this office inspects buildings and houses to prevent fire outbreaks.
The Secretary of State, an elected constitutional officer, is the keeper of Georgia's Great Seal and the custodian of the state flag and other state symbols. A significant role this office provides is the supervision and monitoring of elections in the state. His office is the official state entity where corporations and not-for-profit organizations are registered to conduct business in the state of Georgia. This office oversees over 30 state boards.
Leader of the executive branch who oversees the daily operations of the government; can pass or veto laws; chief law enforcement officer, commander in chief of state's National Guard and the Georgia State Patrol; proposes the annual budget, fills vacancies in state departments and agencies; can call a special session of the General Assembly
This department is responsible for "providing programs that enable older people to live at home longer; prevent children from developing lifelong disabilities; train poor single parents to find and hold jobs; help people with mental or physical disabilities live and work in their communities; and control the spread of disease."
This department administers and enforces the laws that relate to Georgia's natural resources.
An elected constitutional officer, is the state's chief legal officer. As the advisor to the executive branch, the attorney general's office deals with contracts and legal concerns for the state. The attorney general represents the state in capital felony cases (death penalty cases) and can represent the state in any civil action in any court. The attorney general is also responsible for the investigation and prosecution of any state official or any one working for the state if accused of wrongdoing.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining Georgia's roads and highways.
Second highest office of the executive branch; presides over the Georgia senate and takes on the role of the governor if the governor leaves the state; will take over the office if the governor dies or is impeached
This department is responsible for encouraging economic development in the state.
The Department of Education is led by the State School Superintendent, an elected official. The State School Superintendent is the chief executive officer of the state's Board of Education which is made up of 14 members (based on congressional districts). The Department of Education, managed by the state school superintendent, is made up of five offices: Curriculum and Instruction, Finance and Business Operations, Instructional Technology and Media, Policy and External Affairs, and Teacher and Student Support.
How long is a Justice's term in the Court?
Which branch of government is responsible for declaring war and ratifying treaties?
What is an issue-advocacy group that does not endorse a particular candidate called?
Which of the following eliminates competition among businesses?
The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 falls under which of the four categories of public education programs?
Which office is concerned with U.S. business interests in foreign countries?
Which of the following agricultural agencies in the federal government was formed to consolidate conservation programs and reduce the Department of Agriculture's budget?
Historically, the Constitution reserved for the states the right to control this area.
Which technique provides an equal chance for everyone in the group to be studied to be selected for the poll?
Which of the following is a farm-related interest group?