Federal Government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches

2011

United States of America • Federal Government-

National government• The Executive Branch is

the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies.

44th President: Barack Obama

47th Vice President:Joe Biden

Executive Branch• The role of the President is:A. Head of state & head of

government of the United States of America

B. Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

• The Constitution lists only three qualifications for the Presidency.

1. Must be 35 years of age2. A natural born citizen3. Must have lived in the United

States for at least 14 years.• The President is limited to two

four-year terms

• The Vice President:The primary role of the Vice President of the United States is to be ready at a moment's notice to assume the Presidency if the President is unable to perform his duties (death, resignation, or temporary incapacitation).• Qualifications are:1. Must be 35 years of age2. A natural born citizen3. Must have lived in the United

States for at least 14 years.• Limited to two four-year terms

United States of America• Established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution, the

Legislative Branch, is called Congress:A. House of Representatives-435 elected membersB. Senate-100 senators (2 elected from each state)• The roles of Congress are:1. Create laws2. Declare war3. Confirm or reject many Presidential appointments4. Investigate each of the branches of government

Legislative Branch

• Members of the House of Representatives are:

A. elected every two years

B. 25 years of age or older

C. U.S. citizen for at least seven years

D. Residents of the state they represent.

• Members of the Senate are:

A. Elected to six-year terms by the people of each state.

B. Must be 30 years of ageC. U.S. citizens for at least

nine yearsD. Residents of the state

they represent.

United States of AmericaJudicial Branch

• The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the country.

• Members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

• The roles of the courts are to:1. Interpret the law2. Determine the constitutionality of the law3. Apply laws to individual cases

Georgia State Government: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, & Fourth Branches

2011-2012

Executive Branch-Governor of Georgia• Nathan Deal was sworn in as

Georgia’s 82nd Governor on January 10, 2011.

• Qualifications for Governor:A. U.S. citizen for 5 yearsB. Resident of Georgia for the 6

years preceding the electionC. 30 years old or older• Role = Enforces Georgia’s laws

Governor’s Mansion

• Since its completion in 1968, the 18 acre estate at 391 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia has been the stately home of Georgia’s governors.

Lieutenant Governor • On November 7, 2006, Casey Cagle made

Georgia history by becoming the 1st Republican ever elected to the state’s 2nd highest office.

• He was re-elected as the 11th Lt. Governor on November 2, 2010.

• Qualifications for Lt . Governor are:1. Must be a U.S. citizen for 5 years 2. Lived in Georgia for six years3. 30 years old or older• The Lt. Governor of Georgia has no restrictions

on the number of times he or she can hold the office.

• Role = the Lt. Governor's primary job is to serve as President of the Georgia Senate. Takes over as Governor if the Governor dies, resigns, or is impeached.

Georgia State Executive Branch: Support (Present-day)

Dr. John BargeState Superintendent

of Education

Brian KempSecretary of State

Sam OlensAttorney General

Georgia State Executive Branch: Support (Present-day)

• Tommy Irvin is the longest serving Commissioner of Agriculture in the United States as well as the longest serving statewide official in Georgia.

• He has served as Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture since 1969.

• He was elected to his 10th four-year term in November 2006.

Georgia State Executive Branch: Support (Present-day)

Ralph HudgensCommissioner of Insurance

Mark ButlerCommissioner of Labor

Georgia’s Legislative Branch

• The General Assembly’s role is creating state laws.

• It was established by the Georgia Constitution of 1777.

• Bicameral legislature (Senate & House of Representatives)

• Every 2 years, Georgians elect these members.

Georgia’s Judicial Branch-Interprets laws

Fourth Branch

• Members are citizens for a democratic republic.

• The roles of the citizens are:1. Voting-Must be 18 years old or older2. Paying Taxes3. Being a good citizen