What are the requirements to be a Georgia department head?

• A. Age 25; US citizen for at least 10 years; GA resident for at least 4 years
• B. Age 26; US citizen for at least 9 years; GA resident for at least 5 years
• C. Age 28; US citizen for at least 12 years; GA resident for at least 4 years
• D. Age 25; US citizen for at least 10 years; GA resident for at least 4 years

Answer: (A)

To hold a Georgia department head position, the state constitution sets three minimum qualifications: you must be at least 25 years old, you must have been a United States citizen for at least 10 years, and you must have resided in Georgia for at least 4 years. These standards ensure you have enough life experience, loyalty to the country, and a solid connection to Georgia before taking a leadership role. Any option that lowers the age, shortens the required time as a U.S. citizen, or reduces the Georgia residency fails to meet these constitutional thresholds. The choice that states 25 years old, 10 years of US citizenship, and 4 years of Georgia residency meets all three criteria.