Georgia Government Quiz

Which branch of government creates laws?

• legislative
• judicial
• executive

Which branch of government enforces laws?

• legislative
• judicial
• executive

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• legislative
• judicial
• executive

Which branch of government decides if laws and actions by others are constitutional or not?

• legislative
• judicial
• executive

The __________________ is the head of the executive branch of government. He/she has the power to veto new laws and appoint justices to the Supreme Court.

• Governor
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Lt. Governor

__________________ is the concept of having different groups within government that are responsible for different duties. This helps to make sure no one group or person has all the power within the government.

• Separation of Powers
• General Assembly
• Checks and Balances
• Sovereignty

____________ is the group of lawmakers that lead the legislative branch of Georgia government. It is divided into two “houses”. In the United States government it is called “congress.”

• General Assembly
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court

The _______________ and The ______________ make up the General Assembly. These two groups are responsible for making new laws.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Governor

The __________________ is the group of justices (judges) that lead the judicial branch of government.

• General Assembly
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court

___________ is the second in command of the executive branch of government. In the United States government this person is called the Vice President.

• Governor
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Lt. Governor