Separation of Powers and Government Responsibilities

Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government.

• A. To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• B. To ensure that the President has the most power

• C. To make laws more quickly

• D. To allow the judicial branch to control the legislative branch

Draw conclusions and make generalizations in order to explain the necessity of respecting the rights of others and promoting the common good.

• A. It helps maintain order and protect individual freedoms

• B. It allows people to do whatever they want

• C. It ensures that only certain groups have rights

• D. It prevents the government from making laws

Explain the necessity of obeying reasonable laws/rules voluntarily, and explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to participate in public (civic) life (staying informed, voting, volunteering, and communicating with public officials).

• A. It helps maintain order and protect individual freedoms

• B. It allows people to do whatever they want

• C. It ensures that only certain groups have rights

• D. It prevents the government from making laws

Explain that 'We the People' comes from the U.S. Constitution and is the foundation of our democratic beliefs and principles.

• A. It signifies that the government is created by and for the people

• B. It means that only certain people have rights

• C. It allows the President to have the most power

• D. It prevents the judicial branch from making laws

Why do the three branches of our government have different powers?

• 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 does “We the People” mean in the U.S. Constitution?

• The government only supports some people.

• The government does not listen to the people.

• The government gets its power from the people.

• The government gives little power to the people.

__________ is one job of the judicial branch.

• to create laws

• to enforce the laws

• to write a constitution

• to make sure laws are fair

What does the phrase “common good” mean?

• something that is the same for all

• something that will help all people

• something that will not help all people

• something for only a few people to enjoy

Which person is a part of the executive branch of the federal government?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• senator

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

• Council

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• Georgia General Assembly