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)
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)
Answers will vary for each question. Here are some potential responses:
Executive Branch:
Question 1: The role of Georgia's Executive Branch is to enforce the laws.
Question 2: Georgia's Executive Branch includes the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Cabinet.
Question 3: Georgia's Executive Branch has the power to veto legislation passed by the state legislature.
Question 4: One similarity between the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both include a head of state (President and Governor) who is responsible for enforcing the laws.
Legislative Branch:
Question 5: The role of Georgia's Legislative Branch is to create the laws.
Question 6: Georgia's Legislative Branch includes the Georgia General Assembly, which consists of the Georgia Senate and Georgia House of Representatives.
Question 7: Georgia's Legislative Branch has the power to confirm or reject the Governor's appointments.
Question 8: One similarity between the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both are responsible for creating laws.
Judicial Branch:
Question 9: The role of Georgia's Judicial Branch is to evaluate the laws.
Question 10: Georgia's Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court and other state courts.
Question 11: Georgia's Judicial Branch has the power to interpret the state constitution and laws.
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 overturn unconstitutional laws.
Separation of Powers:
Question 13: Separation of powers is the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful and to ensure a system of checks and balances.
Georgia's Symbols:
Question 14: The four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance are wisdom, justice, moderation, and courage.
*Responses to Questions 15 and 16 will vary depending on the image selected by the individual.*