GA Government Mr. Banks

Learning Goals Georgia’s Government I can explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution and its relationship to the US constitution. I can identify wisdom, justice and moderation as the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag. S8CG1 Describe the foundations of Georgia’s government. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution (preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments) as well as its relationship to the United States Constitution.

Introducing Blooper He is the Atlanta Braves’ new mascot He will be sharing a word or Phrase of the day with you each lesson You will record his word/phrase of the day on your exit ticket Each time you correctly turn in the word/phrase of the day is1 extra point on a test!

Important Words to Know

Important Words to Know

Important Words to Know

Important Words to Know

Constitution- What it is and what it does Written document that established the relationship between a government and it’s people What it does It lists the people’s ________. It limits the government’s _________.

Constitution- What it is and what it does Written document that established the relationship between a government and it’s people What it does It lists the people’s __rights______. It limits the government’s _________.

Constitution- What it is and what it does Written document that established the relationship between a government and it’s people What it does It lists the people’s _rights_______. It limits the government’s ___power______.

GA’s Constitution outlines these branches of Government Georgia General Assembly ________________ Branch Governor ________________Branch Court System

GA’s Constitution outlines these branches of Government Legislative Branch Georgia General Assembly ________________ Branch Governor ________________Branch Court System

GA’s Constitution outlines these branches of Government Legislative Branch Georgia General Assembly Executive Branch Governor ________________Branch Court System

GA’s Constitution outlines these branches of Government Legislative Branch Georgia General Assembly Executive Branch Governor Judicial Branch Court System

C_____ S_________ and of B______ P_______ a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government.

Checks Separation and of Balances Powers Word of the day!! a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government.

Ga Constitution US Constitution ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ Both ____________________ ________________________ _______________________ ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ Both GA Voters Elect Judges ____________________ ________________________ _______________________ ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet ________________________ _______________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US ________________________ _______________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced _______________________ ________________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out ______________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out President appoints judges ______________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balances Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out President appoints judges President has a cabinet ______________________ Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out President appoints judges President has a cabinet 7 Articles Both ___________ ______________________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out President appoints judges President has a cabinet 7 Articles Both Bill of Rights ______________________ ___________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out President appoints judges President has a cabinet 7 Articles Both Bill of Rights Judicial Review ___________ _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out President appoints judges President has a cabinet 7 Articles Both Bill of Rights Judicial Review Bicameral _____________________

Ga Constitution US Constitution GA Voters Elect Judges Governor Does Not Have a Cabinet Longer than US Requires that the budget of the state must be balanced Voters vote on amendments GA Governor has line item veto President has to sign a whole bill he/she can’t take parts of it out President appoints judges President has a cabinet 7 Articles Both Bill of Rights Judicial Review Bicameral Separation of Powers

Georgia has had _____ Constitutions since ______ Georgia’s Constitution: Preamble 11 __________ Amendments

Georgia has had _10__ Constitutions since ______ Georgia’s Constitution: Preamble 11 __________ Amendments

Georgia has had _10__ Constitutions since __1777 Georgia’s Constitution: Preamble 11 __________ Amendments

Georgia has had 10 Constitutions since 1777 Georgia’s Constitution: Preamble 11 _Articles__ Amendments

Preamble A __________ that says the ___________ of the constitution To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying on the protection and guidance of almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Preamble A statement that says the __________ of the constitution To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying on the protection and guidance of almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Preamble A statement that says the purpose of the constitution To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying on the protection and guidance of almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Names _______ and ________ those liberties from governmental intrusion Bill of Rights Names _______ and ________ those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of _________________ Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: _______________ Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: _______________ Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and _______________ Article VIII: ________________ Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and ________ those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of _________________ Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: _______________ Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: _______________ Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and _______________ Article VIII: ________________ Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of _________________ Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: _______________ Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: _______________ Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and _______________ Article VIII: ________________ Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: _______________ Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: _______________ Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and _______________ Article VIII: ________________ Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: Legislative Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: _______________ Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and _______________ Article VIII: ________________ Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: Legislative Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: Executive Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and _______________ Article VIII: ________________ Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: Legislative Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: Executive Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and Finance Article VIII: ________________ Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: Legislative Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: Executive Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and Finance Article VIII: Education Article IX: ___________ and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: Legislative Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: Executive Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and Finance Article VIII: Education Article IX: Counties and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the ___________________ Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Bill of Rights Names liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion The Bill of Rights is in Article 1 of Georgia’s Constitution Article I: Bill of Rights Article II: Voting and Elections Article III: Legislative Branch Article IV: Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V: Executive Branch Article VI: Judicial Branch Article VII: Taxation and Finance Article VIII: Education Article IX: Counties and Municipal Corporations Article X: Amendments to the Constitution Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions

The Pledge In 1935, the Georgia legislature adopted the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag “I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands:____________________, __________________________, and_________________________ ______.” The three important principles of the Pledge of Allegiance are the same ones displayed on the coat of ______________.

The Pledge In 1935, the Georgia legislature adopted the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag “I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands: Wisdom, __________________________, and_________________________ ______.” The three important principles of the Pledge of Allegiance are the same ones displayed on the coat of ______________.

The Pledge In 1935, the Georgia legislature adopted the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag “I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands: Wisdom, Justice, and_________________________ ______.” The three important principles of the Pledge of Allegiance are the same ones displayed on the coat of ______________.

The Pledge In 1935, the Georgia legislature adopted the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag “I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands: Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation.” The three important principles of the Pledge of Allegiance are the same ones displayed on the coat of ______________.

The Pledge In 1935, the Georgia legislature adopted the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag “I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands: Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation.” The three important principles of the Pledge of Allegiance are the same ones displayed on the coat of arms.

3 Principles Wisdom reminds the legislative branch to be wise in creating _______________________ Justice appeals to the judicial branch for _________ and __________ decisions Moderation urges the executive branch to carry out laws calmly within the boundaries of the _______________

3 Principles Justice appeals to the judicial branch for _________ and __________ decisions Moderation urges the executive branch to carry out laws calmly within the boundaries of the _______________ Wisdom reminds the legislative branch to be wise in creating laws

3 Principles Moderation Justice urges the executive branch to carry out laws calmly within the boundaries of the _______________ Wisdom reminds the legislative branch to be wise in creating laws Justice appeals to the judicial branch for fair and just decisions

3 Principles Moderation Justice urges the executive branch to carry out laws calmly within the boundaries of the law Wisdom reminds the legislative branch to be wise in creating laws Justice appeals to the judicial branch for fair and just decisions

Exit Ticket On a piece of Blooper paper Write your name Write your date & class period Answer the following question What was Blooper’s word/phrase of the day?