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

2. The First Five November 7, 2016
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

3. Section 2: Citizens and Government
Essential Question
How have the citizens of Georgia organized their government to make sure that all are treated fairly?

4. 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?

5. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
separation of powers: Each branch of government has its own powers limited to its own area of interest.
Three branches of government:
legislative: makes the laws
executive: carries out and enforces the laws
judicial: interprets the law and how to apply it
checks and balances: A system in which each branch of government has ways to keep the others from becoming too powerful (check), and yet they must work together to govern (balance).

6. Checks and Balances

7. 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

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

9. It is located on the state flag and seal.

10. 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

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

12. 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.

13. Section 2: Citizens and Government
Essential Question
What are the 3 branches of government?
What are their responsibilities?

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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?

18. 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.

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

20. Georgia State Executive Branch: Support Officers
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
Ralph Hudgens
Commissioner of Insurance: Oversees the insurance industry in the state

21. 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 members
Senate has 56 members.
Every 2 years, Georgians elect these members.

22. 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.

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

24. 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

25. 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?

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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?

29. 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?

30. Georgia’s Judicial Branch

31. 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).

32. 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.

33. Georgia Supreme Court Justices

34. 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.

35. 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?

36. 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