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Levels and branches of government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| President | Executive branch of the national government |
| Georgia Supreme Court | Judicial branch for our state |
| Congress | Legislative branch for the national government |
| Supreme Court | Judicial branch for our nation |
| Legislative branch | the name given to the branch of government that makes the laws |
| Judicial branch | the name given to the branch of government that decides/determines if laws are fair and follow the Constitution |
| Executive branch | This is the branch of government that carries out the laws. This branch can also approve or veto laws. |
| Governor | The executive branch for the state of Georgia |
| Mayor | The executive branch for our local government (city) |
| City Council | The legislative branch for our local government (city) |
| General Assembly | The legislative branch for the state of Georgia |