Three Branches1

U.S Government, State Government, Local Government

Executive BranchEnforces the lawsFederal includes: President, Vice PresidentCabinetArmed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)

Executive BranchState includes:Governor, Lt. GovernorOfficials from Gov.’s officeState PatrolLocal includes:MayorPolice

Legislative BranchWrites the lawsFederal includes:Congress (House of Representatives

and Senate)State includes:General Assembly of GA (House of

Reps/Senate)Local includes: City Council

Judicial BranchMakes decisions using lawsFederal includes:U.S. Supreme Court (9 justices)Federal court systemState includes:GA Supreme Court, Court of AppealsLocal includes:Superior Court, Local Courts,

Magistrate Court