Question1:Whatisthe
roleofGeorgia’s
ExecutiveBranch?(1pt)
Question2:Whois
includedinGeorgia’s
ExecutiveBranch?(1pt)
Question3:What
powers/responsibilities
doesGeorgia’sExecutive
Branchhave?(1pt)
Question4:Howarethe
executivebranchesofthe
federalgovernmentand
Georgia’sstatelevel
governmentsimilar?List
atleastONEsimilarity.
1. The role of Georgia's Executive Branch is to enforce and administer the laws of the state.
2. The Executive Branch of Georgia includes the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Commissioner of Insurance.
3. The powers/responsibilities of Georgia's Executive Branch include enforcing state laws, overseeing state agencies, preparing the state budget, appointing state officials, and representing the state in legal matters.
4. One similarity between the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both have the power to execute and enforce laws within their respective jurisdictions.
Question5:Whatisthe
roleofGeorgia’s
LegislativeBranch?(1pt)
Question6:Whois
includedinGeorgia’s
LegislativeBranch?(1pt)
Question7:What
powers/responsibilities
doesGeorgia’sLegislative
Branchhave?(1pt)
Question8:Howarethe
legislativebranchesof
thefederalgovernment
andGeorgia’sstatelevel
governmentsimilar?List
atleastONEsimilarity.
(1pt)
JudicialBranch(4pts)
InformationabouttheUnitedStatesFederal (Nationalgovernment):
● TheUSJudicialBranchEvaluatesthelaws
● TheUSJudicial BranchincludestheUSSupremeCourt(9judges)andotherfederal
courts
● TheSupremeCourtcanoverturnunconstitutional lawsandarenominatedbythe
presidentandconfirmedbytheSenate.
Question9:Whatisthe
roleofGeorgia’sJudicial
Branch?(1pt)
Question10:Whois
includedinGeorgia’s
JudicialBranch?(1pt)
Question11:What
powers/responsibilities
doesGeorgia’sJudicial
Branchhave?(1pt)
Question12:Howarethe
judicialbranchesofthe
federalgovernmentand
Georgia’sstatelevel
governmentsimilar?List
atleastONEsimilarity.
(1pt)
SeparationofPowers(5pts)
Question13:Define
separationofpowersin
yourOWNwords.This
shouldbeatleasttwo
completesentences
(5pts)
Georgia’sSymbols(8pts)
Question14:Whatarethe
fourprinciplesidentified
intheGeorgiaPledgeof
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
Question5: The role of Georgia's Legislative Branch is to make laws for the state.
Question6: The Georgia Legislative Branch includes the Georgia General Assembly, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Question7: The powers/responsibilities of Georgia's Legislative Branch include passing legislation, approving the state budget, confirming appointments made by the Governor, and representing the interests of constituents.
Question8: One similarity between the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both have the power to make and pass laws that govern their respective jurisdictions.
Question9: The role of Georgia's Judicial Branch is to interpret and apply the laws of the state.
Question10: The Georgia Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Superior Courts.
Question11: The powers/responsibilities of Georgia's Judicial Branch include resolving disputes, interpreting the state constitution and laws, and ensuring justice is served.
Question12: One similarity between the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both have the power to interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly and justly.
Question13: Separation of powers is a system in which governmental powers are divided among different branches (executive, legislative, judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and abusing its authority.
Question14: The four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance are wisdom, justice, moderation, and courage.
Question15: (Please search for an image symbolizing Georgia as I'm unable to include images.)
Question16: The image of the peach, which is a well-known symbol of Georgia, represents the state's agricultural industry, particularly its production of peaches. It also symbolizes the state's sweet and welcoming hospitality to visitors and residents alike.