Understanding Georgia's Government Structure AKS43B

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of Georgia's government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

What is the main role of the legislative branch in Georgia's government?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Electing the governor

Which branch of Georgia's government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in Georgia's government?

• To combine all government powers into one branch

• To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

• To allow the governor to make all decisions

• To eliminate the need for courts

Which of the following is an example of a check and balance in Georgia's government?

• The governor making laws without approval

• The legislative branch overriding a governor's veto

• The judicial branch creating new laws

• The executive branch appointing judges without any review

If the legislative branch passes a law that is unconstitutional, which branch can declare it invalid?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal

How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch in Georgia?

• By interpreting laws

• By vetoing bills passed by the legislature

• By creating new courts

• By passing amendments

Which scenario best demonstrates the concept of separation of powers in Georgia's government?

• The governor writes, enforces, and interprets all laws

• The legislature makes laws, the governor enforces them, and the courts interpret them

• The courts create and enforce laws

• The legislative and executive branches share all responsibilities

Suppose the governor of Georgia tries to enforce a law that the state Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional. What does this situation illustrate about the importance of checks and balances?

• It shows that the executive branch is more powerful than the judicial branch

• It demonstrates the need for each branch to respect the limits of its power

• It means the legislative branch can ignore the courts

• It allows the governor to change the constitution

Analyze the following situation: The legislative branch passes a bill, the governor vetoes it, and then the legislature overrides the veto. What does this sequence of events show about the system of checks and balances in Georgia's government?

• Only the governor has the final say on laws

• The legislative branch has no power over the executive branch

• Each branch has ways to limit the powers of the others

• The judicial branch is not involved in lawmaking