Question

"The legislative, judicial, and executive powers shall forever remain separate and distinct; and

no person discharging the duties of one shall at the same time exercise the functions of
either of the others except as herein provided."
- Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution of the State of Georgia

What conclusion can you draw from this section of the Georgia Constitution?

A) No individual can head a branch of government.
B) The branches of government have differing powers.
C) Checks and Balances is very important to Georgians.
D) Georgia rejected the structure of the U.S. government.

Answer 1

Answer: B) The branches of government have differing powers.

Explanation: This Section of the Georgia Constitution deals with the principle of Separation of Powers. It is the same principle found in the U.S. Constitution. It holds that the branches of government have differing powers.

Answer 2

B) The branches of government have differing powers.

The article is detailing Separation of Powers.