Government 1
What does the separation of powers mean?
A. One branch has all the power
B. Citizens control the government
C. Power is divided among three branches
D. The governor makes all decisions
What are checks and balances?
A. Branches share the same power
B. Citizens check the government
C. Each branch limits the power of the others
D. The courts make laws
What is the minimum age to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Which agency oversees public schools?
A. Georgia Department of Education
B. Georgia State Patrol
C. Department of Natural Resources
D. Supreme Court
Which agency protects natural resources?
A. Georgia State Patrol
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Natural Resources
D. Legislature
Which branch makes laws in Georgia?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Local
Which is an example of checks and balances?
Which is an example of checks and balances?
A. Courts enforce laws
B. Governor vetoes a bill
C. Legislature votes
D. Citizens pay taxes
What is the minimum age to serve in the Georgia Senate?
A. 21
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Which agency enforces state laws?
Which agency enforces state laws?
A. Department of Education
B. Georgia State Patrol
C. Department of Natural Resources
D. General Assembly
Which is a RESPONSIBILITY of Georgia citizens?
A. Freedom of religion
B. Obey laws
C. Freedom of press
D. Right to vote
Which branch enforces laws?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. General Assembly
What is the Georgia General Assembly?
A. Court system
B. Executive branch
C. Law-making body
D. Law enforcement
What is the purpose of the committee system?
A. Enforce laws
B. Study bills and speed up law-making
C. Run elections
D. Interpret the constitution
Which is a RIGHT of Georgia citizens?
A. Freedom of speech
B. Pay taxes
C. Obey laws
D. Serve on a jury
Who leads the executive branch?
A. Speaker of the House
B. Governor
C. Chief Justice
Which branch interprets laws?
4. Which branch interprets laws?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Committee
How many houses are in the Georgia General Assembly?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Who leads the executive branch in Georgia?
A. Speaker of the House
B. Governor
C. Chief Justice
D. Mayor
Which is a RESPONSIBILITY of Georgia citizens?
A. Freedom of religion
B. Obey laws
C. Freedom of the press
D. Right to vote
Which two rights are protected by the Georgia Constitution?
Freedom of speech, Right to vote, Pay taxes, Obey laws
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Which TWO make up the Georgia General Assembly?
A. House of Representatives and Senate
B. Governor and Courts
C. Senate and Supreme Court
D. Committees and Agencies
What is one job of the executive branch?
A. Making laws
B. Enforcing laws
C. Interpreting laws
D. Voting
Which is a RESPONSIBILITY of Georgia citizens?
A. Freedom of religion
B. Obey laws
C. Freedom of the press
D. Right to vote
What are the responsibilities of each Branch? Executive, Legislative, and Judicial?
enforces laws, makes laws, and interprets laws.