Answers will vary for each question. Here are some potential responses:
Executive Branch:
Question 1: The role of Georgia's Executive Branch is to enforce the laws.
Question 2: Georgia's Executive Branch includes the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Cabinet.
Question 3: Georgia's Executive Branch has the power to veto legislation passed by the state legislature.
Question 4: One similarity between the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both include a head of state (President and Governor) who is responsible for enforcing the laws.
Legislative Branch:
Question 5: The role of Georgia's Legislative Branch is to create the laws.
Question 6: Georgia's Legislative Branch includes the Georgia General Assembly, which consists of the Georgia Senate and Georgia House of Representatives.
Question 7: Georgia's Legislative Branch has the power to confirm or reject the Governor's appointments.
Question 8: One similarity between the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both are responsible for creating laws.
Judicial Branch:
Question 9: The role of Georgia's Judicial Branch is to evaluate the laws.
Question 10: Georgia's Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court and other state courts.
Question 11: Georgia's Judicial Branch has the power to interpret the state constitution and laws.
Question 12: One similarity between the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that both have the power to overturn unconstitutional laws.
Separation of Powers:
Question 13: Separation of powers is the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful and to ensure a system of checks and balances.
Georgia's Symbols:
Question 14: The four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance are wisdom, justice, moderation, and courage.
*Responses to Questions 15 and 16 will vary depending on the image selected by the individual.*