What does it take? What are 5 qualities needed for you to call someone cool? Be specific and explain why you would say at least two of these qualities. Could someone be cool if they did not have these qualities in the least?

Testing our power Look at what it takes to be an elected official in Georgia (page 78 of IN) Set forth the plan of action for the week Rap it up based on the Branches (page 79 of IN)

Legislative Qualities Georgia State Senate Member Georgia State House of Rep Member Qualifications -25 years old -Resident of GA for two years -Resident of the district for at least one year -U.S. citizen -21 years old Term Two Years Election November Even Numbered Years Duties -Serving on standing committees -Pass state’s operating budget -Enacting laws -Redistricting (every 10 years) Legislative Qualities

Executive Qualities Governor Lieutenant Governor Qualifications -30 years old -Resident of GA for six years -U.S. citizen for 15 years Term -four years (No more than 8 consecutive years) -four years (unlimited terms) Election Every four years (even numbered) Duties (Formal Powers) -Oversees operation of executive branch - Commander and Chief and Chief law enforcement officer -Proposes annual budget and recommends new laws -Fills government vacancies -Presides over the Senate -Acts as the state’s chief executive when the governor is out of the state. Executive Qualities

Laying down the Law of the week Today Official qualifications Government Rap Monday Fully Breakdown Executive Branch Make a Dept. Wednesday Adult Justice System Political parrrttay Friday Fully Breakdown Legislative Branch Classroom congress Tuesday Fully Breakdown Judicial Branch and Review Thursday Review for the Test on Friday

You are now the head of your branch (Governor, Speaker of the House, and Supreme court judge) You will create a rap or song about a day in your life Executive branch page 530-534 Legislative Branch page 536-542 Judicial Branch page 544-546 You are a Big Branch