American Government basics

Identify the three branches of our National Government.

• Judicial

• Presidential

• Legislative

• Executive

Complete the following sentence...

The executive in charge of a country is called the

Which branch of the state government has more power?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• They all have the equal power

How are a governor and the president alike?

• Both are elected by the Supreme Court

• Both are members of the executive branch

• Both are members of the Senate

• Both can make changes to the U.S. Constitution

Because it is still the home of Georgia's central government after being build over 125 years ago, the Georgia state capital is a

• National Historic Landmark

• Museum

• antique

A written suggestion of a new law that has been presented to lawmakers but not yet passed.

• Bill

• Law

• Senate

The group of people who are elected to make laws in the United States. It is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• Senate

• Congress

• House of Representatives

The part of government led by the president of the United States. It is responsible for carrying out laws and administrating public services.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

The part of the U.S. government that interprets the law and administers justice.

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

The branch of government that makes laws.

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch