You and Your Government

What is the largest branch of the state government in Georgia?

• executive branch
• judicial branch
• legislative branch
• the branches are all of equal size

When the governor vetoes a bill that arrives from the General Assembly, he is demonstrating this principle of our governmental system.

• checks and balances
• executive oversight
• due diligence
• representative democracy

The part of the Constitution that introduces the purpose of the document is known as the

• preamble
• amendments
• refrain
• articles

The state constitution of 1983 has been able to change because these have been added.

• preamble
• amendments
• grievances
• articles

Which branch of government makes laws?

• legislative
• legal
• judicial
• executive

Which branch of government enforces laws?

• legislative
• legal
• judicial
• executive

Which branch of government interprets the law?

• legislative
• educational
• judicial
• executive

The Chief Executive of the state of Georgia and head of the Executive Branch is the

• Speaker of the House
• Lt. Governor
• Governor
• State School Superintendent

Georgia’s legislative body is known by this title.

• Parliament
• Congress
• General Assembly
• Executive Council

If the legislature is to override a governor’s veto, what type of majority is required?

• simple majority
• two-thirds
• unanimous vote