1. What does it take?
What are 5 qualities needed for you to call someone cool? Be specific and explain why you would say at least two of these qualities. Could someone be cool if they did not have these qualities in the least?

2. Testing our power
Look at what it takes to be an elected official in Georgia (page 78 of IN)
Set forth the plan of action for the week
Rap it up based on the Branches (page 79 of IN)

3. Legislative Qualities
Georgia State Senate Member
Georgia State House of Rep Member
Qualifications
-25 years old
-Resident of GA for two years
-Resident of the district for at least one year
-U.S. citizen
-21 years old
Term
Two Years
Election
November Even Numbered Years
Duties
-Serving on standing committees
-Pass state’s operating budget
-Enacting laws
-Redistricting (every 10 years)
Legislative Qualities

4. Executive Qualities Governor Lieutenant Governor Qualifications
-30 years old
-Resident of GA for six years
-U.S. citizen for 15 years
Term
-four years (No more than 8 consecutive years)
-four years (unlimited terms)
Election
Every four years (even numbered)
Duties (Formal Powers)
-Oversees operation of executive branch
- Commander and Chief and Chief law enforcement officer
-Proposes annual budget and recommends new laws
-Fills government vacancies
-Presides over the Senate
-Acts as the state’s chief executive when the governor is out of the state.
Executive Qualities

5. Laying down the Law of the week
Today
Official qualifications
Government Rap
Monday
Fully Breakdown
Executive Branch
Make a Dept.
Wednesday
Adult Justice System
Political parrrttay
Friday
Fully Breakdown
Legislative Branch
Classroom congress
Tuesday
Fully Breakdown
Judicial Branch
and Review
Thursday
Review for the
Test on Friday

6. You are now the head of your branch (Governor, Speaker of the House, and Supreme court judge)
You will create a rap or song about a day in your life
Executive branch page
Legislative Branch page
Judicial Branch page
You are a Big Branch