Unit 5 Georgia’s Constitution Georgia Performance Standards: SS8CG1: The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s Constitution.

Today’s Warm-up: CRCT PRACTICE The First Five October 29, 2014 Agenda Message: Continue working on the Unit 5 Frayer Models = Due on Wednesday Today’s Warm-up: CRCT PRACTICE Instruction: Match the weapon/tool with the culture. Atlatl A. Mississippian Indians Bow & Arrow B. Paleo Indians Clovis Point Spear C. Archaic Indians Stone axes & Pottery D. Woodland Indians

Georgia History Unit 5 Vocabulary Terms Use the Frayer Model graphic organizer to define: Legislative Branch General Assembly Executive Branch Governor Judicial Branch Juvenile Court Property Tax Usage Fee Fourth Branch WORD & DEFINITION 2 FACTS PICTURE/SYMBOL THINK LIKE A HISTORIAN How does this word apply to History?

Georgia’s Constitution Georgia’s Constitution is a written set of guidelines for operating the state’s government. It is the highest set of laws for the state. The state has had 10 constitutions. Georgia’s Constitution outlines the following: Structure of government Elections Three branches of government Taxes Public Education Local Government Process for amending (making changes) to the Constitution

State Motto Georgia’s motto is Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation It is located on the state flag and seal.

Fourth Branch This additional branch focuses on Georgia’s citizens and their roles. The roles of the citizens are: Voting: Must be 18 years old or older Paying Taxes: Helps to fund & run the government Being a good citizen: Obey laws & volunteer in your community

Think-Pair-Share How does Georgia’s Constitution outline the structure for the three branches of government?

Georgia State Government: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, & Judicial Branch Georgia Performance Standards: SS8CG3: The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government. SS8CG2: The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia State government. SS8CG4: The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

Branches of Georgia’s Government Georgia state government is divided into 3 branches: Executive, Legislative, & Judicial This helps to ensure that one branch does not have too much power = Checks and Balances

Executive Branch-Governor of Georgia Nathan Deal was sworn in as Georgia’s 83rd Governor on January 10, 2015. Qualifications for Governor: U.S. citizen for 5 years Resident of Georgia for the 6 years preceding the election 30 years old or older Role = Enforces Georgia’s laws

The First Five November 3, 2014 Agenda Message: Unit 5 Frayer Models are due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Today’s Warm-up: How many constitutions has the state of Georgia had since 1777? What is the state’s motto? Why is Georgia’s constitution the highest set of laws for the state?

Lieutenant Governor On November 7, 2006, Casey Cagle made Georgia history by becoming the 1st Republican ever elected to the state’s 2nd highest office.   He was re-elected as the 11th Lt. Governor on November 2, 2010. Qualifications for Lt . Governor are: Must be a U.S. citizen for 5 years Lived in Georgia for six years 30 years old or older The Lt. Governor of Georgia has no restrictions on the number of times he or she can hold the office. Role = the Lt. Governor's primary job is to serve as President of the Georgia Senate. Takes over as Governor if the Governor dies, resigns, or is impeached.

Georgia State Executive Branch: Support Officers Dr. John Barge State Superintendent of Education: Oversees Georgia’s public education Sam Olens Attorney General: State lawyer Brian Kemp Secretary of State: Oversees state elections & official records

Georgia State Executive Branch: Support Officers Ralph Hudgens Commissioner of Insurance: Oversees the insurance industry in the state Tommy Irvin Commissioner of Agriculture: Oversees farming, crop production, & agribusiness in the state Mark Butler Commissioner of Labor: Oversees employment and Human Resources in the state

Georgia’s Legislative Branch The General Assembly’s role is creating state laws. It was established by the Georgia Constitution of 1777. This bicameral (2-houses) legislature is divided into: House of Representatives has 180 members 2. Senate has 56 members. Every 2 years, Georgians elect these members.

Georgia’s Legislative Branch The House of Representatives, is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the entire membership. The current Speaker of the House, David Ralston, was selected in 2010.

Georgia’s Legislative Branch The Lieutenant Governor, Casey Cagle, presides over the Georgia Senate.

Georgia’s Legislative Branch The General Assembly meets for 40 days, beginning the 2nd Monday in January. During this 40-day session, many bills (proposals for laws) are proposed. Some bills are passed into laws by a majority vote from the House of Representatives and the Senate. These laws will: Regulate people’s behavior Provide for local government Allow the state to raise and spend money Provide state services

Ticket Out the Door Who is the current Governor of Georgia? Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Georgia? What are the qualifications to serve as the Governor? What are the qualifications to serve as the Lieutenant Governor?

Georgia’s Legislative Branch In the General Assembly, Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate. The Speaker of the House of Representatives presides over the House of Representatives In the event that both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor cannot fulfill their terms, the Speaker of the House of Representatives will become the Governor. If the Governor does not support a proposed bill, he or she can veto (reject it). Then, 2/3 majority vote from the House of Representatives and the Senate can override the Governor’s veto (rejection) of a bill.

The First Five November, 2014 Agenda Message: Unit 5 Quiz on Wednesday…Study! Collect Unit 5 Frayer Models Today’s Warm-up: Taylor writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, expressing her opinion on proposed legislation. Based on the rights guaranteed by the Georgia constitution, Taylor is exercising her… freedom of conscience. right to keep and bear arms. right to assemble and petition. freedom of speech and of the press.

Ticket Out the Door What is the name of Georgia’s legislative branch of Government? Who presides over the state House of Representatives? Who presides over the state Senate? Where does the state government meet each year? In which building does the state government meet?

The First Five November, 2014 Agenda Message: Study for Unit 5 Quiz on Wednesday! Today’s Warm-up: Minimum 1 paragraph Writing Prompt Topic: Why are courts and judges needed in Georgia? Also, what does it mean to be presumed innocent, until proven guilty in a court of law?

Georgia’s Judicial Branch

Georgia’s Judicial Branch Its role is to interpret and apply the laws that the General Assembly creates each year. State courts handle two classes of disputes: Civil: The court helps to settle disputes between two or more parties. Criminal: The state takes legal action against someone who has been arrested for committing a crime (breaking the law).

Georgia’s Judicial Branch The Georgia Supreme Court is the state’s highest court and holds certain powers that no other court in Georgia has. These include: interpreting laws passed by the Georgia General Assembly resolving challenges to elections results reviewing cases where the death penalty was sentenced. Unlike the U.S. Supreme Court, the seven justices on the State Supreme Court are elected to 6 year terms by Georgia voters.

Georgia Supreme Court Justices http://www.gasupreme.us/biographies/ http://www.gasupreme.us/biographies/

Georgia’s Judicial Branch While all courts in the judicial branch play a part in ensuring justice in our legal system, the Supreme Court plays the most important role by interpreting laws enacted by the legislative branch. If the Georgia Supreme Court rules that the law is unconstitutional (not supported by the Georgia or U.S. Constitution) then the law is struck down. The power to interpret laws is one of the checks that the judicial branch has over executive and legislative branches and is a way to protect against “bad” laws and ensure justice for all of Georgia’s citizens.

Ticket Out the Door What is the role of the Judicial System in Georgia? Which court is the highest in the state? Who appoints the seven justices to the Georgia Supreme Court?

2nd Period Outline chapter pages 498-507 Give 4 points for very section Complete pages 504 numbers 1 and 3 Complete pages 507 number 1 and 3 Complete pages 508 numbers 5-8 Review questions 1-8