Government Review

What are the 3 words of the Georgia State Motto?

• Wisdom, Peace, Freedom
• Freedom, Justice, Peace
• Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
• Moderation, Peace, Dawgs

“I ___________ _________ to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands; Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation.” 

• solemnly swear
• pledge allegiance
• pray loyalty
• will obey

Wisdom - applies to the...

• wise old people
• Legislative branch
• everyone that was born in GA
• all peoples of the state

Justice - applies to the just and fair decisions made by the... 

• Judicial branch
• school teachers of GA
• by the Governor
• attorneys who practice law in GA

Moderation - applies to the use of moderation in administering laws by the...

• judges who sentence criminals
• attorneys who practice law in GA
• Executive branch
• jail system

Which branch executes the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Appellate

• Legislative

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Appellate

• Legislative

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to..

• appoint judges
• impeach the Governor
• declare a law unconstitutional
• confirm appointments to the supreme court

What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles?

• checks & balances
• separation of powers
• federalism
• democracy