Three Branches of Government

Front

How was the state government of South Carolina structured?

Back

Just like the national government

Front

Which branch of government has the purpose of carrying out the laws?

Back

Executive branch

Front

What are the two parts of the legislative branch?

Back

Senate and House of Representatives

Front

Which branch of government has the purpose of making state laws?

Back

Legislative branch

Front

Who is the head of the executive branch in South Carolina?

Back

Governor

Front

What does the governor of South Carolina do?

Back

Signs and vetoes laws passed by the legislature

Front

What is the judicial system?

Back

Our state’s highest court system

Front

Which branch of government has the purpose of making sure that the laws are fairly applied to all citizens?

Back

Judicial branch

Front

What is the purpose of the Supreme Court?

Back

They decide whether the laws passed by the General Assembly or the actions of the Governor conform to the constitution of the state of SC.

Front

Why do we have three branches of government instead of just one?

Back

So that one branch of government will not have more power than the other