Bellringers What do these state departments do? 1)Department of Corrections 2)Department of Defense 3)Department of Economic Development

Georgia’s Legislative Branch Qualifications, term, election, and duties of the Georgia General Assembly

Today’s Agenda Open: ~ Student-created Prezi Work ~ Interactive PowerPoint Session: ~ House and Senate Comparison Chart ~ Textbook Read-Aloud Close: ~ Video Log, “The Legislative Process”

Standard SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.Element a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.

Essential Question What are the qualifications, duties, and terms of office for members of the Georgia General Assembly?

Student-Created Prezi Remember to pay attention and be polite.

What is a “district”?

Qualifications Ga. State Senate Member Ga. State House of Representatives Member ~ At least 25 years old ~ A U.S. citizen ~ Resident of Georgia for at least 2 years ~ Resident of their district for at least 1 year ~ At least 21 years old ~ A U.S. citizen ~ Resident of Georgia for at least 2 years ~ Resident of their district for at least 1 year What are the requirements to get the job?

Term Ga. State Senate Member Ga. State House of Representatives Member ~ 2 years How long do you get the job before having to be re-elected?

Election Ga. State Senate Member Ga. State House of Representatives Member ~ Held in November ~ During even numbered years ~ Held in November ~ During even numbered years How do you get the job?

Duties Ga. State Senate MemberGa. State House of Representatives Member ~ Serves on standing committees ~ Passes state’s operating budget ~ Create laws ~ Vote to place Constitutional Amendments on the election ballot (2/3 vote) ~ Serves on standing committees ~ Passes state’s operating budget ~ Create laws ~ Vote to place Constitutional Amendments on the election ballot (2/3 vote) Now that you have the job, what do have to do?

Textbook Read-Aloud Please pay attention and listen closely. Page 536 (first paragraph) “The Legislative Branch of State Government”

Textbook Read-Aloud Review textbook page 536 (first paragraph) to answer the questions on your notes sheet. We will review as a class.

The Legislative Process Video Logs Record at least 2 facts. ories/story/legislative_proce ss