Unit 2 SS Test- Government

How is the Georgia General Assembly similar to Congress?

• Members can only serve two terms

• It's leader is the chief executive

• It is divided into two parts (house of representatives & senate)

• They have the power to veto proposed laws

What does promoting the common good mean?

• Voting in an election every 4 years

• Studying hard and going to school everyday

• Visiting important places around the country

• Doing what is best for the community

To protect the rights of people in the US and help people in need, US government should pass laws that:

• Benefit the rich and powerful

• Promote the common good

• Prevent people from questioning the government

• Expand the power of people in charge

Which of the following is a way to promote the common good?

• Volunteering in community services

• Ignoring community issues

• Promoting individual interests over community

• Avoiding participation in local governance

Voting, volunteering, sharing information, holding public meetings, and writing to the government are all ways to participate in _______________.

• civic life

• sports activities

• personal development

• financial planning

Who is the leader of the executive branch of Georgia’s state government?

• President

• Mayor

• Governor

• Senator

What is one difference and one similarity between the two houses of Congress: Senate and House of Representatives?

• The Senate has more members than the House, and both are apart of the executive branch.

• The House has more members than the Senate, and both can declare war.

• Their are two senators for each state, and the popluation of the state determines how many representatives in the House. Both work to create and pass laws.

What are the three branches of governement?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Democratic, Republican, Independent

• President, Congress, Supreme Court

What is the responsibility of the executive branch?

• Create Laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

What is the responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Create Laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws