Unit 4B: Georgia’s Government and Law Portfolio
Answer each question on the worksheet below.
Create your own copy of this worksheet you will not be able to type on the original copy.
You do NOT need to revise/add information about the Federal Government, just answer the questions on the worksheet.
Remember, ALL WORK SHOULD BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Even though you might need to complete research, you should summarize the information in your own words. Copying and pasting will not be accepted.
Executive Branch (4pts)
Information about the United States Federal (National government):
The US Executive Branch enforces the laws.
The US Executive Branch includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet).
The Executive Branch (president) can veto legislation created by Congress
Question 1: What is the role of Georgia’s Executive Branch?(1pt)
Question 2: Who is included in Georgia’s Executive Branch? (1pt)
Question 3: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Executive Branch have?(1pt)
Question 4: How are the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Legislative Branch (4pts)
Information about the United States Federal (National government):
The US Legislative Branch creates the laws.
The US Legislative Branch includes the United States Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate)
The Legislative Branch confirms or rejects the presidents’ nominees and can remove the president from office in certain situations.
Question 5: What is the role of Georgia’s Legislative Branch?(1pt)
Question 6: Who is included in Georgia’s Legislative Branch? (1pt)
Question 7: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Legislative Branch have?(1pt)
Question 8: How are the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Judicial Branch (4 pts)
Information about the United States Federal (National government):
The US Judicial Branch Evaluates the laws
The US Judicial Branch includes the US Supreme Court (9 judges) and other federal courts
The Supreme Court can overturn unconstitutional laws and are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Question 9: What is the role of Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)
Question 10: Who is included in Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)
Question 11: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Judicial Branch have? (1pt)
Question 12: How are the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Separation of Powers (5 pts)
Question 13:Define separation of powers in your OWN words. This should be at least two complete sentences (5pts)
Georgia’s Symbols (8 pts)
Question 14: What are the four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of
Allegiance? (1pt)
Question 15: include an image that symbolizes Georgia (this does NOT have to be original artwork) (2pts)
Question 16: Explain how the image you selected represents Georgia--your answer should be at least two sentences. (5pts)
Executive Branch (4pts)
Question 1: The role of Georgia’s Executive Branch is to enforce the laws and manage the daily operations of the state government. (1pt)
Question 2: Georgia’s Executive Branch includes the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and various state agencies and departments. (1pt)
Question 3: Georgia’s Executive Branch has the power to veto legislation, appoint state officials, prepare and submit the state budget, and enforce state laws. (1pt)
Question 4: One similarity between the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government is that both have the power to veto legislation created by another branch of government. (1pt)
Legislative Branch (4pts)
Question 5: The role of Georgia’s Legislative Branch is to create laws for the state. (1pt)
Question 6: Georgia’s Legislative Branch is made up of the Georgia General Assembly, which includes the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate. (1pt)
Question 7: Georgia’s Legislative Branch has the power to propose, debate, and pass laws, as well as to approve the state budget. (1pt)
Question 8: One similarity between the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government is that both have the power to create laws. (1pt)
Judicial Branch (4 pts)
Question 9: The role of Georgia’s Judicial Branch is to interpret and apply the laws of the state. (1pt)
Question 10: Georgia’s Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and various other state courts. (1pt)
Question 11: Georgia’s Judicial Branch has the responsibility of ensuring that laws are constitutional, interpreting the state constitution, and settling disputes. (1pt)
Question 12: One similarity between the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government is that both have the power to evaluate the constitutionality of laws. (1pt)
Separation of Powers (5 pts)
Question 13: Separation of powers is the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches, each with its own powers and duties, to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power and ensure a system of checks and balances. (5pts)
Georgia’s Symbols (8 pts)
Question 14: The four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance are wisdom, justice, moderation, and courage. (1pt)
Question 15:  (2pts)
Question 16: The image I selected represents Georgia because it features the state flag, which symbolizes the history, culture, and pride of Georgia. The flag showcases the three pillars of the state motto "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation", reflecting the values and ideals of Georgia. (5pts)