1. Georgia’s Government

2. Do Now – Monday 10/19/15
Complete the chart that was given to you. Do what you can. It’s okay to leave some things blank.
National Government
Georgia’s Government
Executive Branch
Job:
Leaders:
Tasks:
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch

3. National Government
Georgia’s Government
Executive Branch
Job:
Leaders:
Tasks:
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch

4. Standards:
SS8CG1
A: Explain the basic structure of Georgia’s constitution
B: Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances

5. Georgia’s Constitution Edition 10 – written in 1983
1777 – weak executive branch, strong legislative branch
1983 – Stronger executive branch, checks and balances
3 branches
11 Articles; 1st article is the Bill of Rights

6. Georgia’s Constitution Edition 10 – written in 1983
“All government, of right, originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted for the good of the whole. Public officers are the trustees and servants of the people and are at all times amenable to them.”
Main ideas:

7. Georgia’s Constitution Edition 10 – written in 1983
“The people of this state have the inherent right of regulating their internal government. Government is instated for the protection, security, and benefit of the people, and at all times they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it.”
Main ideas:

8. Georgia’s Constitution Edition 10 – written in 1983
Separation of powers: each branch has separate, distinct powers that cannot be taken away by other branches
Checks and balances: each branch checks the power of the other two, making it so that no branch becomes too powerful

9. Do Now – Tuesday 10/20
The legislative branch ______ laws. In Georgia, this branch is called the _______________________________.
The executive branch __________ laws. The highest elected official in Georgia is the _____________, followed by the _____________________________________.
The judicial branch ___________ laws. The level of courts is as follows: Supreme court, ___________ court, and ____________ court.

10. Standards:
1. Explain how federalism and sovereignty play a role in the American government structure. 2. SS8CG1 c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens d. Explain voting qualifications and elections in Georgia.

11. American Ideals Federalism Sovereignty
Allows national, state, and local governments to all rule over the same lands
Sovereignty
The concept that power and authority rest in the people

12. Rights and Responsibilities
Those granted to you in the Bill of Rights
Freedom of speech, religion, bear arms, press
Responsibilities
Voting
Paying taxes
Jury duty
Following the law
Draft
Participating in government

13. Voting Qualifications & Elections
18 years old
Citizen of the United States
Legal resident of Georgia and the county in which he/she registers
Elections are held the first Tuesday in November
They are run by the Secretary of State.

14. Closing Summary What do sovereignty and federalism mean?
How do rights differ from responsibilities?
What qualifications must you meet to vote in Georgia?

15. Do Now – Wednesday 10/21
Explain separation of powers and checks and balances
Once you are finished with your Do Now, take out a blank sheet of paper and put your name and date on it.

16. Standards: Open Notes Standards: Today’s Lesson Standards:
SS8CG1B: Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances
SS8CG1c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens
Today’s Lesson Standards:
SS8CG1e: Explain the role of political parties in government

17. Open Notes Review Write the following two questions…
Explain the relationship between “separation of powers” and “checks and balances” as they apply to the three branches of government.
Explain the differences between rights and responsibilities.

18. Modern Political Parties
Let’s create a definition for political parties: ______________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

19. Modern Political Parties
Recruit and nominate candidates
Educate the electorate about campaign issues
Help candidates win elections
Monitor actions of office holders

20. Modern Political Parties
Two major parties: Republicans and Democrats
Minor Parties: give people a better way to express their ideas
Independents: those who don’t identify with a specific party

21. Closing Task How did the first political parties emerge?
What role do political parties play in today’s government?

22. Do Now – Thursday 10/22 ***Complete today’s Do Now in your notes!
Look at the three terms on the state seal. What does each term mean in terms of government?