Quarter 1 Social Studies Review

Why are the three branches of our government kept separate?

• to provide citizens with public services

• 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

Which of the following would be the BEST title for this list?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• School Government

• Local Government

What branch of government is led by the president?

• the executive branch of the Georgia state government

• the executive branch of the Federal government

• the legislative branch of the Georgia state government

• the legislative branch of the Federal government

What branch of government makes laws?

• Local Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch of the national government is headed by the United States Supreme Court?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Local Branch

Which of the following public officials works in the executive branch of state government?

• state judge

• governor

• mayor

• president

What is another name for the legislative branch of the Georgia state government?

• Congress of the State of Georgia

• Georgia General Assembly

• Georgia Legislative Council

• Cabinet of the State of Georgia

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

• the commissioner

• the mayor

• the president

• the governor

Victor had a trial in a Georgia court that he did not think was fair. Which branch of Georgia’s government can review his trial?

• Judicial Branch

• Local Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is the MAIN responsibility of the executive branch of the US government?

• making laws

• enforcing laws

• amending laws

• interpreting laws