8th grade Georgia's branches of government

Which branch of the United States government creates laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Making sure one branch doesn't become more powerful than the others is known as:

• separation of power

• duties and powers

• checks and balances

• checks and powers

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• Supreme Court

• Secretary of State

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

The Georgia General Assembly is made up of:

• The State Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court

• The State Senate and the Governor

• Supreme Court and The State Senate

Which branch decides whether or not a law is constitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch is headed by the Georgia Supreme Court?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

• to enforce laws

• to administer justice

• to interpret laws

• to create laws

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• President pro tempore