1. Federal Government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches

2. United States of America Federal Government- National government Executive Branch The Executive Branch is the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies. 44 th President: Barack Obama 47 th Vice President: Joe Biden

3. Executive Branch President 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 age 2.A natural born citizen 3.Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. The President is limited to two four-year terms Vice President 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 age 2.A natural born citizen 3.Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. Limited to two four-year terms

4. United States of America Legislative Branch Established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution, the Legislative Branch, is called Congress: A.House of Representatives-435 elected members B.Senate-100 senators (2 elected from each state) The roles of Congress are: 1.Create laws 2.Declare war 3.Confirm or reject many Presidential appointments 4.Investigate each of the branches of government

5. Legislative Branch House of Representatives 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. Senate Members of the Senate are: A.Elected to six-year terms by the people of each state. B.Must be 30 years of age C. U.S. citizens for at least nine years D.Residents of the state they represent.

6. United States of America Judicial Branch The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. Judicial Branch 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 law 2.Determine the constitutionality of the law 3. Apply laws to individual cases

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

8. Executive Branch-Governor of Georgia Nathan Deal was sworn in as Georgia’s 82 nd Governor on January 10, 2011. Qualifications for Governor: A.U.S. citizen for 5 years B.Resident of Georgia for the 6 years preceding the election C.30 years old or older Role = Enforces Georgia’s laws

9. 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.

10. Lieutenant Governor On November 7, 2006, Casey Cagle made Georgia history by becoming the 1 st Republican ever elected to the state’s 2 nd highest office. He was re-elected as the 11 th 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 years 3.30 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.

11. Georgia State Executive Branch: Support (Present-day) Dr. John Barge State Superintendent of Education Brian Kemp Secretary of State Sam Olens Attorney General

12. 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.

13. Georgia State Executive Branch: Support (Present-day) Ralph Hudgens Commissioner of Insurance Mark Butler Commissioner of Labor

14. Georgia’s Legislative Branch General Assembly’s 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.

15. Georgia’s Judicial Branch-Interprets laws

16. Fourth Branch Members are citizens for a democratic republic. The roles of the citizens are: 1.Voting-Must be 18 years old or older 2.Paying Taxes 3.Being a good citizen