Unit 4B: Georgia’s Government and Law Portfolio

Question

Answer each question on the worksheet below.
Create your own copy of this worksheet you will not be able to type on the original copy.
You do NOT need to revise/add information about the Federal Government, just answer the questions on the worksheet.
Remember, ALL WORK SHOULD BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Even though you might need to complete research, you should summarize the information in your own words. Copying and pasting will not be accepted.

Executive Branch (4pts)
Information about the United States Federal (National government):
The US Executive Branch enforces the laws.
The US Executive Branch includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet).
The Executive Branch (president) can veto legislation created by Congress
Question 1: What is the role of Georgia’s Executive Branch?(1pt)

Question 2: Who is included in Georgia’s Executive Branch? (1pt)

Question 3: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Executive Branch have?(1pt)

Question 4: How are the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)

Legislative Branch (4pts)
Information about the United States Federal (National government):
The US Legislative Branch creates the laws.
The US Legislative Branch includes the United States Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate)
The Legislative Branch confirms or rejects the presidents’ nominees and can remove the president from office in certain situations.
Question 5: What is the role of Georgia’s Legislative Branch?(1pt)

Question 6: Who is included in Georgia’s Legislative Branch? (1pt)

Question 7: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Legislative Branch have?(1pt)

Question 8: How are the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)

Judicial Branch (4 pts)
Information about the United States Federal (National government):
The US Judicial Branch Evaluates the laws
The US Judicial Branch includes the US Supreme Court (9 judges) and other federal courts
The Supreme Court can overturn unconstitutional laws and are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Question 9: What is the role of Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)

Question 10: Who is included in Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)

Question 11: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Judicial Branch have? (1pt)

Question 12: How are the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)

Separation of Powers (5 pts)
Question 13:Define separation of powers in your OWN words. This should be at least two complete sentences (5pts)

Georgia’s Symbols (8 pts)
Question 14: What are the four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of
Allegiance? (1pt)

Question 15: include an image that symbolizes Georgia (this does NOT have to be original artwork) (2pts)

Question 16: Explain how the image you selected represents Georgia--your answer should be at least two sentences. (5pts)

Answer 1

Executive Branch (4pts)

Question 1: What is the role of Georgia’s Executive Branch? (1pt)
The role of Georgia’s Executive Branch is to implement and enforce state laws. It is responsible for administering the state's government and ensuring that laws passed by the Legislative Branch are executed properly.

Question 2: Who is included in Georgia’s Executive Branch? (1pt)
Georgia’s Executive Branch includes the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the members of the Cabinet, which consists of heads of various state departments.

Question 3: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Executive Branch have? (1pt)
The Georgia Executive Branch has the power to enforce state laws, manage the state government, approve or veto legislation, and appoint individuals to various state positions and boards.

Question 4: How are the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
One similarity between the executive branches is that both have the authority to enforce laws and have a leader (the President at the federal level and the Governor at the state level) who oversees the administration of government functions.

Legislative Branch (4pts)

Question 5: What is the role of Georgia’s Legislative Branch? (1pt)
The role of Georgia’s Legislative Branch is to create, amend, and repeal laws for the state of Georgia. It also approves the state budget and hears proposals for new laws.

Question 6: Who is included in Georgia’s Legislative Branch? (1pt)
Georgia’s Legislative Branch includes two main bodies: the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate.

Question 7: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Legislative Branch have? (1pt)
The Georgia Legislative Branch has the power to enact laws, allocate funding for state services, confirm appointments made by the Governor, and conduct investigations into state matters.

Question 8: How are the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
One similarity is that both legislative branches consist of two chambers (the bicameral structure) and are responsible for proposing and voting on legislation.

Judicial Branch (4 pts)

Question 9: What is the role of Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)
The role of Georgia’s Judicial Branch is to interpret state laws, adjudicate legal disputes, and ensure justice is served according to the law.

Question 10: Who is included in Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)
Georgia’s Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and various lower courts, such as superior courts, state courts, and municipal courts.

Question 11: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Judicial Branch have? (1pt)
The Georgia Judicial Branch has the authority to interpret laws, resolve disputes, hear appeals, and determine the constitutionality of laws and actions within the state.

Question 12: How are the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Both judicial branches have the power to interpret laws and ensure that justice is upheld, as well as the authority to review cases that challenge the interpretation of laws.

Separation of Powers (5 pts)

Question 13: Define separation of powers in your OWN words. This should be at least two complete sentences (5pts)
Separation of powers is a principle in government that divides responsibilities and powers among different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. This structure ensures that the legislative, executive, and judicial branches can each function independently while providing checks and balances against one another.

Georgia’s Symbols (8 pts)

Question 14: What are the four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance? (1pt)
The four principles identified in the Georgia Pledge of Allegiance are: loyalty, justice, wisdom, and moderation.

Question 15: Include an image that symbolizes Georgia (this does NOT have to be original artwork) (2pts)
(Here, you would include an image such as the Georgia State Flag or the Peach as a symbol of Georgia.)

Question 16: Explain how the image you selected represents Georgia--your answer should be at least two sentences. (5pts)
The image of the peach symbolizes Georgia as the "Peach State," reflecting the state's reputation for producing high-quality peaches and its rich agricultural heritage. This symbol represents not only the state's economic contributions but also its cultural identity and pride in its natural resources.