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The JOB of the executive branch of state government is to CARRY OUT THE LAWS of the state. The executive branch of government has many departments. For example this branch deals with highway safety and protecting natural resources.

Who is in charge of the executive branch? The GOVERNOR is the head of the executive branch. He is elected by the citizens of Georgia every four years. He can then choose people to help run the state.

What the governor does? The governor has the power to VETO, or say no, to any idea for a law. Click below for Quiz Nathan Deal Who is the current governor of Georgia?

1.Who is the head of the executive branch of state government? A. PresidentB. Governor C. Judge 2.What is the job of the executive branch of government? A. To make the laws B. To interpret the laws C. To carry out the laws

3.Which of the following is a duty of the EXECUTIVE branch of state government? A. To approve or veto bills B. To decide if a law goes against the Constitution C. To write bills to become laws 4.How are the officials chosen who help the governor run the executive branch? A. ElectedB. Chosen by the Senate C. Chosen by the governor Click here for answers.

Legislative Branch The job of the legislative branch of state government is to make the laws. A bill is an idea for a law. This branch has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together these two groups are called the General Assembly. Senate + House of Representatives= Georgia General Assembly

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Legislative Branch Quiz 1.What are the Senate and House of Representatives called together? A. Good leadersB. Georgia General Assembly C. Supreme Court 2.What is the job of the legislative branch of government? A. Make the lawsB. Carry out the laws C. Make decisions about the laws

Click below to go view answers 4.Which of the following can a member of the Assembly do to help his or her fellow citizens? A.Appoint people to positions in the government B.Protect people by catching lawbreakers C. Help make laws which protect the rights of citizens Click here for answers.

Judicial Branch The job of the judicial branch of government is to interpret the law. This means this branch makes decisions about the law and decides if laws go against the Georgia Constitution. The Georgia Constitution is a document that explains the job of each branch, and contains Georgia’s laws.

The seven judges of the Supreme Court are at the head of the judicial branch. The highest court in Georgia is the Supreme Court. All other courts and judges in Georgia are also part of the judicial branch of government.

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Judicial Branch Quiz 1.What is the highest court in Georgia called? A. High CourtB. Supreme Court C. Ultimate Court 2. Who is the head of the judicial branch of government? A. GovernorB. Mayor C. Supreme Court Justices

Click here to go view answers 3. What is the job of the judicial branch of government? A. Interpret the laws B. Carry out the lawsC. Make the laws 4.Which branch of government decides if a law goes against the Georgia Constitution? A. LegislativeB. ExecutiveC. Judicial

Answers to Executive Branch 1.B The governor is head of the executive branch of state government. 2.C The job of the executive branch is to carry out the laws of the state. 3.A A duty of the executive branch is to approve or veto bills. The governor has the power to do this. 4.C Officials who help the governor run the state are chosen by the governor.

Legislative Branch Answers 1.B The Senate and the House of Representatives are called the General Assembly. 2.A The job of the legislative branch is to make the laws. 3.B For a bill to become a law, the governor has to sign it. 4.C A member of the Georgia Assembly can help make laws which protect the rights of citizens.

Judicial Branch Answers 1.B The highest court in Georgia is the Supreme Court. 2.C The head of the judicial branch of government is the Supreme Court Justices. 3.A The job of the judicial branch of government is to interpret the laws. 4.C The judicial branch decides if a law goes against the Georgia Constitution.