Branches of Government and Their Functions

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Legislative Branch

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Branch of the government that makes laws. Divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Congress

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The name of the legislative branch of the National government.

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General Assembly

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The name of the legislative branch of Georgia's state government.

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State Representative

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Public officials in state government who can change or create laws.

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House of Representatives

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Part of the legislative branch that works with the Senate to make laws. They serve 2 year terms

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State Court

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Part of the Judicial Branch that deals with state laws.

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Executive Branch - National

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President Donald Trump signs and carries out the laws, is in charge of the military, and can approve or reject laws made by Congress.

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Judicial Branch - National

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The Supreme Court of the United States decides what laws mean, if laws are fair, if laws have been broken, and if a law abides by the Constitution. There are 9 Justices that serve life terms.

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Legislative Branch - National

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Congress creates, writes, and makes changes to national laws. It is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Role of National Government

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The main role of the national government is to protect citizens' rights.