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Executive Branch
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2. Executive Branch
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.

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

4. Our current governor is Kay Ivey.
The governor has the power to VETO, or say no, to any idea for a law.
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Autographed Portrait of the Governor
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The Governor's mansion

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Who is the head of the executive branch of state government?
A. President B. Governor C. Judge
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

6. A. To approve or veto bills
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
How are the officials chosen who help the governor run the executive branch?
A. Elected B. Chosen by the Senate
C. Chosen by the governor
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7. How does a bill become a law?
First, citizens develop an idea for a bill. A bill is an idea for a law.
Next, members of the House or Senate propose the bill to other members.
Then, the General Assembly votes to approve the bill.
IF THE GOVERNOR VETOES THE BILL, another vote can be taken. If 3/5 of the General Assembly votes to approve the bill this time, the bill becomes a law.
After that, the governor signs the bill OR the governor vetoes the bill.

8. 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= General Assembly

9. Click on a site below to learn more about the Alabama Legislative Branch of Government on the internet.
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How the Senate Works
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About Our Senators

10. Legislative Branch Quiz
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What are the Senate and House of Representatives called together?
A. Good leaders B. General Assembly
C. Supreme Court
What is the job of the legislative branch of government?
A. Make the laws B. Carry out the laws
C. Make decisions about the laws
Who is the Senator for our area?
A. Jeff Sessions B. Luther Strange C. Doug Jones D. All 3

11. For a bill to become a law, who has to sign it?
A. Governor B. Speaker of the House
C. Senator
Which of the following can a member of the Alabama Assembly do to help his or her fellow citizens?
Appoint people to positions in the government
Protect people by catching lawbreakers
C. Help make laws which protect the rights of citizens
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12. 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 Alabama Constitution.
The Alabama Constitution is a document that explains the job of each branch, and contains Alabama’s laws.

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

14. Click on one of the web sites below to learn more about Alabama’s Judicial Branch of government. Enjoy your journey!
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Meet the Alabama Supreme Court Justices!
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See what the Supreme Court in Alabama looks like!

15. Judicial Branch Quiz What is the highest court in Alabama called?
A. High Court B. Supreme Court
C. Ultimate Court
2. Who is the head of the judicial branch of government?
A. Governor B. Mayor
C. Supreme Court Justices

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3. What is the job of the judicial branch of government?
A. Interpret the laws
B. Carry out the laws C. Make the laws
Which branch of government decides if a law goes against the Ohio Constitution?
A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
Which of the following newspaper headlines deals with the judicial branch of government?
A. “New Laws to be Added to the Alabama Constitution”
B. “Department of Natural Resources Protects
Citizens’ Rights”
C. “Fewer cases in traffic court”
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17. Answers to Executive Branch
B The governor is head of the executive branch of state government.
C The job of the executive branch is to carry out the laws of the state.
A A duty of the executive branch is to approve or veto bills. The governor has the power to do this.
C Officials who help the governor run the state are chosen by the governor.

18. Legislative Branch Answers
B The Senate and the House of Representatives are called the General Assembly.
A The job of the legislative branch is to make the laws.
C The Senator for our area is all 3.
B For a bill to become a law, the governor has to sign it.
C A member of the Alabama Assembly can help make laws which protect the rights of citizens.

19. Judicial Branch Answers
B The highest court in Alabama is the Supreme Court.
C The head of the judicial branch of government is the Supreme Court Justices.
A The job of the judicial branch of government is to interpret the laws.
C The judicial branch decides if a law goes against the Alabama Constitution.
C “Fewer cases in traffic court” is a newspaper headline that deals with the judicial branch of government.