Government Review (TEST tomorrow!)

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws (making sure the laws are fair)?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• United States

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Cross Creek

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• President

One reason for having rules and laws is to

• help people save money

• make sure everyone has a job

• protect the safety of citizens

• force people to respect each other

Who selects the members of the Supreme Court?

• the other judges

• an election is held

• the president

• the principal

Why do we have 3 branches of government?

• one branch cannot do all the duties

• to have one branch in charge

• so that not one branch is too powerful: Balance of Powers

• so the president can pick his team

The Congress & General Assembly both have two houses. They are called:

• House of Decisions & Senate

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Senate & House of Representatives

• President and Vice President

The governor of Georgia is the head of which branch of state government?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Georgia

What is one way a person can find out about public issues?

• Finishing homework

• Shopping at a store

• Reading a dictionary

• Reading a newspaper

Which of these is a job of the legislative branch of state governments?

• Print money

• Make laws

• Choose governors

• Carry out laws