Branches
of Gov’t
of Gov’t
Who enforces laws?
Executive Branch
Who signs bills into law?
President (U.S.) or Governor (Georgia)
Who is Georgia’s Executive leader?
Governor
What happens if the President vetoes a law?
Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote
What is voting?
A way for citizens to choose leaders and laws
Who makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Who decides if a law is fair?
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
What is Georgia’s law-making group called?
Georgia General Assembly
What happens if a law is unfair?
The Supreme Court can declare it unconstitutional
Why do we have laws?
To keep order and protect people
Who interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
Who votes on new laws?
Legislative Branch (Congress or Georgia General Assembly)
What is Georgia’s highest court?
Supreme Court of Georgia
What branch can override a veto?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Give one example of helping your community..
Volunteering, picking up trash, helping a neighbor, etc.
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
President (U.S.) or Governor (Georgia)
Who commands the military?
President (Commander-in-Chief)
What is the U.S. law-making group called?
Congress
Who confirms Supreme Court justices?
Senate (Part of Congress)
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
Following laws, helping others, staying informed
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court of the United States
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)
Who enforces laws in Georgia?
Governor
Why do we have checks and balances?
To make sure no branch has too much power
Name two ways citizens can participate in government.
Voting, volunteering, staying informed, communicating with leaders