Foundations of Georgia Government

Which branch of Georgia's government creates the laws for the state?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Presidential

What type of government does the United States (and the state of GA) have?

• representative democracy

• communist

• parliamentary

• unitary

The role of Georgia's General Assembly is to

• enforce the laws

• make the laws

• interpret the laws

• assign the laws

The three branches of Georgia's government each has separate, distinct powers. This is known as

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• federal and state

• rights and responsibilities

Which branch has the power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Representative

The governor of Georgia is part of the ______ branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Parliamentary

Which branch of government has the power to impeach?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Representative

The General Assembly is part of which branch of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Parliamentary

Which branch of Georgia's government can veto bills and call a special session (of the General Assembly)

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Representative

Which two branches of Georgia's government can appoint members to the state supreme court?

• Executive, judicial

• Executive, legislative

• Judicial, legislative

• Judicial, presidential