1. Chapter 15: Government of the Empire State The Executive Branch of State Government Similar structure to federal government State constitution organizes government structure Governor elected to serve four-year term by popular vote of citizens Two consecutive (4 year ) terms allowed Qualifications: – 30 years of age – citizen of the US for 15 years – resident of Georgia for six years Lieutenant governor takes over if governor dies or resigns

2. 2 AgeYears of Residenc y In GA Years of Residency In U.S. Term Length Gov. 306154 (may only serve 2 consecutive terms) Lt. Gov. 306154 (may serve unlimited terms) Qualifications for Office

3. Duties……. Governor 1.Signs/Vetos bills 2.Appoints people to state agencies 3.Boss of the Executive Branch 4.Has the power to send out the National Guard Lt. Governor 1.Head of the Senate 2.Becomes the governor if the current governor is too sick to serve or dies.

4. Summary of EXECUTIVE BRANCH Governor- 1.4 year term 2.Must be 30 years old 3. Live in GA for 6 yrs 4. Live in U.S. for 15 years 5. May only serve 2 CONSECUTIVE TERMS Lt Governor- 1.4 year term 2.Must be 30 years old 3. Live in GA for 6 yrs 4. Live in U.S. for 15 years 5. Elected same time As Governor 6. May serve as many terms in a row that they would like (well at least however long they are elected )

5. Legislative Branch LAWS

6. Senate 56 Members 2 year terms to In office Must be 25 years old Or older citizen of US and Georgia at least 2 years legal resident of district at least 1 year House of Representative 180 members 2 yr term …..Based on Population of region Must live in District for 1 Year Elect Speaker Of the House Must be 21 years old or older citizen of US and Georgia at least 2 years General Assembly A.K.A. Legislative Branch Both HOUSE and Senate MEMBERS may serve in office as much as they want!!!! Legislative Branch works= 40 days January – March

7. 7 AgeYears of Residency In GA Years of Residency In U.S. Term Length Senator 25222 (may serve unlimited terms) House of Representative 21222 (may serve unlimited terms) Qualifications for Office

8. Create a Poster Pretend you are running for political office…. Governor, Lt. Governor, Senate, or House of Representative Create a propaganda/persuasive poster to elect you for that particular office… You must list all of the qualifications for the office on your poster: 1.Name 2.Age 3.Years you have lived in GA/U.S. 4.Your political party- Democrat or Republican 5.Mention the term length… I am prepared to serve my state for __________years…

10. Legislative Sessions 40-day session, January – March 21 st (FRIDAY!!) Members of House of Representatives elect SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. Lieutenant Governor presides over SENATE but has no vote. Speaker can vote if there is a tie

11. Committees Committees are groups that research of either senate or house of representative members who determine if bills need to be written into laws… Members of each branch serve on several committees- the purpose is to “throw out” bills that do not have a chance to become a law. Standing committees: permanent part of the General Assembly Interim committee: works on assigned special tasks

12. Types of Legislation can pass laws, amend (change) them, or do away with them some law topics: – taxes – education – property – criminal matters and punishments – public health – regulation of businesses & professions

13. How a BILL becomes a LAW Bill is given to the CLERK Governor has 3 choices: 1.Sign it 2.Sit on it 3.Veto it Full House of RepresentativesFull Senate House of Representatives COMMITTEESenate COMMITTEE A bill is written and given to either the clerk in the House, or the Secretary In the Senate. It can go to either CHAMBER EXCEPT IF IT IS A APPROPRIATION/MONEY BILL.. Those must begin in the HOUSE The General Assembly can undo the veto by voting again, and if 2/3 or more of the Assembly vote the bill into law, the veto is undone, and it becomes a state law anyway Bill submitted by citizen https://www.youtu be.com/watch?v= FFroMQlKiag

14. 14 AgeYears of Residency In GA Years of Residency In U.S. Term Length Gov. 306154 (may only serve 2 consecutive terms) Lt. Gov. 306154 (may serve unlimited terms) Senator 25222 (may serve unlimited terms) House of Representative 21222 (may serve unlimited terms) Summary: Qualifications for Office

15. Ticket out the Door True or False 1.The Executive Branch makes the laws. 2.The governor may serve 2 consecutive terms. 3.A bill goes directly to the Senate… always. 4.The governor is elected to serve a 6 year term. 5.The lieutenant governor has to be 30 years old to be elected.

16. What words do I need to know? – felony (A serious Crime- at least 1 yr in prison and fine of at least $1000.00) – misdemeanor- (Not to serious of a crime- up to 1 year in prison and a fine up to $1000.00) – SUPREME COURT – COURT OF APPEALS – trial courts – jurisdiction – grand jury – trial jury Section 3: The Judicial Branch of State Government

17. Judicial Branch made up of state’s courts Due process of law: courts make sure that everyone is protected from abuse by the government 2 TYPES OF CASES: CIVIL CASES: disputes between citizens & CRIMINAL CASES: involve violation of laws Examples of criminal law include cases of burglary, assault, battery and cases of murder.assault, batterycases of murder Examples where civil law applies include cases of negligence or malpractice, divorcenegligence or malpractice Estate wills. Purpose: – interpret state constitution – protect legal rights of citizens – enforce laws of the state

18. Supreme Court 7 Justices (6year terms) Superior Court 188 Judges 49 Circuits State Court 70 Courts 105 Judges Juvenile Court 159 Courts 120 Judges handles cases involving persons under age of 17 Probate Court 159 Courts 159 Judges Deals with wills And estates of Deceased Persons. Magistrate Court Only hears civil Cases involving Sums less Than $15,000. Highest Court 2 nd highest Court Appellate Court

20. Supreme Court The highest Court in Georgia.. What they say is binding. (meaning they have final Authority on state law) Another responsibility of this court Is they have to interpret The state Constitution There are no witnesses or Juries in the supreme court! Is an Appellate Court- which means They only review cases on Appeal from lower ranking Courts. 7 justices are elected by the People for 6 year terms. If one Dies or resigns… the governor Appoints another. Each term the justices Elect one of Themselves to Be the Chief Justice!

21. Court of Appeals Second highest court Is also an Appellate Court (only hears cases Appealed from lower Ranking courts) The judges are elected By the people and serve 6 year terms 12 judges serve on This court

22. Trial Courts- ( all the other courts from chart) hears criminal and civil cases – examples: Superior, State, Juvenile, probate, Magistrate, Municipal (city court) Superior Juvenile Court- handles cases involving persons under Age of 17 Probate Court- Deals with wills And estates of Deceased Persons. Magistrate Court- Only hears civil Cases involving Sums less Than $15,000.

23. Jury System- 2 Types a trial by one’s peers GRAND JURY: determines if enough evidence exists to indict (officially charge) a person TRIAL JURY: citizens whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence of a person charged with a crime- They are the jury that sits on trial with you!!!!

24. Citizenship Create a graphic organizer together as a class… What makes a good responsible citizen……

25. The 2 nd part of the formal hearing is the dispositional hearing. This is the stage where the judge hands down the punishment for the offense. 3rd step is formal hearing; complaining witness files a petition stating the wrongdoing The 1 st part of the formal hearing is the adjudicatory hearing. This is like a trial, where the judge hears the case against the juvenile and decides whether or not the child is guilty. Last step in juvenile process is the right to appeal his/her case if they believe they did not commit the crime, or if they feel their rights were violated during the trial procedure. Courts may have juvenile under supervision for up to 5 years. 4 th step in juvenile process is sentencing; judge may release to parents, give probation, send to YDC, send to boot camp, give fines, suspend licence, etc. 2nd step is detention; if juvenile is detained a probable cause hearing is had within 48 hours. Judge has 3 options; dismiss case, informal adjustment; formal hearing 1 st step is intake; intake officer investigates and if there is not enough evidence, the juvenile must be released. If there is enough for charges, juvenile may be released to parents, or detained to YDC. Juvenile Justice System