Question
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)
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)
Answers
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### Executive Branch (4pts)
**Question 1:** What is the role of Georgia’s Executive Branch? (1pt)
The role of Georgia's Executive Branch is to enforce and implement the laws of the state, ensuring that the state government operates effectively.
**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 and other executive agencies.
**Question 3:** What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Executive Branch have? (1pt)
Georgia’s Executive Branch has the power to enforce state laws, manage state agencies, propose the state budget, issue executive orders, and appoint state officials.
**Question 4:** How are the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Both the federal and Georgia's Executive Branch are led by a chief executive (the President at the federal level and the Governor at the state level) who has similar responsibilities for enforcing laws and overseeing the government.
### 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 enact laws for the state of Georgia.
**Question 6:** Who is included in Georgia’s Legislative Branch? (1pt)
Georgia’s Legislative Branch includes the Georgia General Assembly, which is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
**Question 7:** What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Legislative Branch have? (1pt)
Georgia’s Legislative Branch has the power to create laws, approve the state budget, confirm appointments made by the Governor, and initiate amendments to the state constitution.
**Question 8:** How are the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Both the federal and Georgia's Legislative Branches are bicameral, meaning they consist of two chambers (the House and the Senate) that work together to create 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 and apply the laws of the state, ensuring justice is served in legal matters.
**Question 10:** Who is included in Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)
Georgia’s Judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals, and various lower courts (such as superior courts, state courts, and magistrate courts).
**Question 11:** What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Judicial Branch have? (1pt)
Georgia’s Judicial Branch has the power to interpret state laws, adjudicate legal disputes, and oversee judicial proceedings to ensure the fairness and validity of the legal process.
**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 the federal and Georgia's Judicial Branches have a court system that includes a Supreme Court, responsible for final appeals and interpreting the law.
### 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 the principle that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from exercising too much power. In this system, each branch (executive, legislative, and judicial) operates independently and has its own functions, ensuring a system of checks and balances.
### 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: Justice, Moderation, Wisdom, and Courage.
**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)
The image of the Georgia state flag symbolizes the state's history and values, featuring the recognizable blue canton with a white star, representing the sovereignty of the state. The three stripes of red and white symbolize valor and purity, while the central emblem reflects Georgia's commitment to justice, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and its heritage.
**Question 1:** What is the role of Georgia’s Executive Branch? (1pt)
The role of Georgia's Executive Branch is to enforce and implement the laws of the state, ensuring that the state government operates effectively.
**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 and other executive agencies.
**Question 3:** What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Executive Branch have? (1pt)
Georgia’s Executive Branch has the power to enforce state laws, manage state agencies, propose the state budget, issue executive orders, and appoint state officials.
**Question 4:** How are the executive branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Both the federal and Georgia's Executive Branch are led by a chief executive (the President at the federal level and the Governor at the state level) who has similar responsibilities for enforcing laws and overseeing the government.
### 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 enact laws for the state of Georgia.
**Question 6:** Who is included in Georgia’s Legislative Branch? (1pt)
Georgia’s Legislative Branch includes the Georgia General Assembly, which is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
**Question 7:** What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Legislative Branch have? (1pt)
Georgia’s Legislative Branch has the power to create laws, approve the state budget, confirm appointments made by the Governor, and initiate amendments to the state constitution.
**Question 8:** How are the legislative branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)
Both the federal and Georgia's Legislative Branches are bicameral, meaning they consist of two chambers (the House and the Senate) that work together to create 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 and apply the laws of the state, ensuring justice is served in legal matters.
**Question 10:** Who is included in Georgia’s Judicial Branch? (1pt)
Georgia’s Judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals, and various lower courts (such as superior courts, state courts, and magistrate courts).
**Question 11:** What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Judicial Branch have? (1pt)
Georgia’s Judicial Branch has the power to interpret state laws, adjudicate legal disputes, and oversee judicial proceedings to ensure the fairness and validity of the legal process.
**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 the federal and Georgia's Judicial Branches have a court system that includes a Supreme Court, responsible for final appeals and interpreting the law.
### 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 the principle that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from exercising too much power. In this system, each branch (executive, legislative, and judicial) operates independently and has its own functions, ensuring a system of checks and balances.
### 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: Justice, Moderation, Wisdom, and Courage.
**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)
The image of the Georgia state flag symbolizes the state's history and values, featuring the recognizable blue canton with a white star, representing the sovereignty of the state. The three stripes of red and white symbolize valor and purity, while the central emblem reflects Georgia's commitment to justice, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and its heritage.