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WorksheetsMilestones Government Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who or what is in the executive branch?
The Governor, Lt. Governor and state agencies
The courts
the General Assembly
the constitution
Each branch of government having a job or responsibility is called __________.
separation of powers
checks and balances
Each branch of government having a limit or check over the other is called....
checks and balances
separation of powers
What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?
General Assembly
Congress
Georgia Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Which of these people is qualified to vote in Georgia?
a 17-year-old US citizen who has lived in Georgia for her entire life
a 22-year-old US citizen who became a legal resident of Georgia two years ago
a 35-year-old legal resident of Georgia who is applying for US citizenship
a 27-year-old US citizen who lives in Georgia but is registered to vote in Tennessee
Why are Georgia's state agencies important to the efficient functioning of the state?
They enable (allow) the Georgia General Assembly to pass laws and establish the state budget.
They enable (allow) Georgia's local governments to check the power of the state government.
They enable (allow) the Supreme Court of Georgia to interpret the state's laws
They enable (allow) Georgia's executive branch to enforce the state's laws.
This branch of government MAKES the laws
legislative
executive
judicial
this branch of government ENFORCES the laws
legislative
executive
judicial
this branch of government INTERPRETS the laws
legislative
executive
judicial
Why is there a separation of powers between the 3 branches of government?
so the one branch of government doesn't become too powerful
there are no separation of powers
wisdom, justice, and moderation
because it is in the bill of rights
The GA Supreme Court represents what branch of government?
legislative
judicial
executive
The governor represents what branch of government?
legislative
executive
judicial
The General Assembly represents what branch of government?
legislative
judicial
executive
What is the dual purpose of Georgia's Judicial Branch?
Interpret and apply state laws
Create state laws
Administer justice
Enforce state laws
