Government Review

What does the term “separation of powers” mean about the three branches of our Government?

• The three branches are equal with each other.

• The three branches are kept separate from each other.

• The three branches are kept together with each other.

• The three branches are unequal without any powers.

Which job is a part of the national executive branch of government?

• senator

• president

• mayor

• governor

Why are the three branches of our government kept separate?

• to keep one branch from having all of the power

• to give one branch more power over the others

• to make sure the president has all the power

• to provide citizens with public services

What branch of government makes laws?

• Local Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which statement about the Georgia General Assembly is correct?

• The governor of Georgia serves as the leader of the Georgia General Assembly.

• Power in the Georgia General Assembly belongs to the Georgia Supreme Court.

• The Georgia General Assembly is responsible for making laws for the state of Georgia.

• Federal laws are enforced in the state of Georgia by the Georgia General Assembly.

Devin and his family visited a local state park to enjoy the outdoors. While at the park, Devin noticed a lot of trash along the side of the nature trails. He decides to write a letter to the leader of the state government. To whom should he address his letter?

• the mayor

• the governor

• the president

• the commissioner

Which of the following is an example of the powers of the judicial branch of the government of Georgia?

• creating laws that are fair

• determining if laws are fair

• proposing laws to be created

• approving laws that were created

What does the phrase “common good” mean?

• Something that is common for all

• Something that will benefit everyone

• Something that will not benefit everyone

• Something for only a few people to enjoy

Which of the following is an example of promoting the common good?

• Flying a U.S. flag at your house

• Volunteering to help clean up the local park

• Refusing to meet with neighbors to settle an argument

• Handing out flyers for people to vote for a certain person

Why is it important for citizens to make sure that they are informed before voting?

• so that only the candidates they support are elected to public office

• so that they will make wise voting decisions and help elect good public leaders

• so that they will be allowed to vote when they arrive at their polling locations

• so that their candidates will win and make decisions that benefit them and their families