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State of Georgia
Date entered the union
January 2, 1788
4th state to ratify U.S. Constitution
State motto
Wisdom, justice, and moderation
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2. State Flag
Georgia's newest flag was designed in May, 2003; it has three horizontal stripes, red, white, and red, with a blue square in the canton position (the upper left area of the flag). In the blue square is a circle of 13 white, five-pointed stars around the seal of the state of Georgia (pictured in yellow). The Georgia state seal pictures three pillars (symbolizing the three branches of government in the USA: the Legislative, the Executive and the Judicial) under an arch (symbolizing the Constitution), and banners reading "CONSTITUTION," "JUSTICE," "WISDOM," and "MODERATION." Under the pillars are the words (in white), "IN GOD WE TRUST."

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GA Statistics
Nickname
The Peach State
State Tree
Live Oak
State Bird
Brown Thrasher
State Flower
Cherokee Rose
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4. Journal Entry – How to improve
In your notebook, answer the following questions:
How can we improve public education in the community?
Are there after-school programs that might benefit students?
What changes could be made to improve the quality of life for students at the school?
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Chapter 11:
State Government
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6. “Federalism: One Nation and Fifty States” “The State Executive Branch”
Chapter Links
Section 1
“Federalism: One Nation and Fifty States”
Section 2
“State Legislatures”
Section 3
“The State Executive Branch”
Section 4
“State Courts”
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7. “Federalism: One Nation and Fifty States”
Section 1
“Federalism: One Nation and Fifty States”
Section Outline:
Public Policy
Federalism
Federalism in Action
Main Idea:
Under federalism, some powers are reserved for the states, some are shared by the states and federal government, and some are reserved for the federal government.
Key Terms:
Public Policy
Unitary System
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Public Policy
Public Policy Issues
Government Response to public issues
How are public and private issues different?
Public Policy Choices
Always have consequences
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9. Public Policy Acrostic Poem
Choose 1 public policy issue and create an acrostic poem describing its impact, problems, solutions, etc.
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Federalism
The separation of state and national powers, while sharing some powers.
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11. Federalism Powers of the States Shared Powers Unitary Government
Tenth Amendment
Gives states all powers not listed in the Constitution
Shared Powers
Powers in which the federal and state governments have some control
Unitary Government
A system which practically all political power lies with a central government.
Not in the U.S.

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Take measures for public health and safety
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Charter banks and corporations
FINANCIAL
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Make and enforce laws
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Issue licenses, permits, and cerifications
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Collect taxes
FINANCIAL
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Conduct elections
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Print money
FINANCIAL
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Build roads and highways
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Establish courts
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Borrow money
FINANCIAL
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Ratify amendments to the constitution
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Establish post offices
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Regulate intrastate (within state) business
FINANCIAL
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Make treaties
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Declare war
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Provide public education
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Regulate interstate and international trade
FINANCIAL
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Issue bonds
FINANCIAL
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Establish local governments
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Eminent domain (take private property for public purposes)
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Exert powers under the 10th amendment
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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Spend money for general welfare
FINANCIAL
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Provide an Army and Navy
POLITICAL/LEGAL
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35. Venn diagram
Use your chart to fill in the venn diagram on the back. Put 5 powers in each area (federal, state, and shared)

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Federalism in Action
Power to the States
Those in favor of states’ rights feel that state governments can better serve their people.
Power to the National Government
Those in favor of a strong national government feel that a strong national government is more likely to provide equality across all the United States.
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Pamphlet
Create a pamphlet showing the following:
3 state powers
3 federal powers
3 shared powers
1 picture for each section (state, federal, shared)
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Section 2
“State Legislatures”
Section Outline:
Who Are State Legislatures?
Organization of State Legislatures
III. Making Laws
IV. Financing State Government
Main Idea:
State legislatures are organized much like Congress. States have procedures for making laws and creating taxes to pay for state services.
Key Terms:
Apportioned
Initiative
Recall
Revenue
Sales Tax
Excise Tax
Income Tax
Bonds
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40. Who Are State Legislators?
The First Legislators
Many were part time farmers, lawyers, or businessmen who met for a few weeks out of the year.
Today’s Legislators
Many are full time lawmakers
Many have studied political science, law, or public administration.
Many are career politicians
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Georgia Legislature
General Assembly (Congress)
Senate
56 members elected to 2 year terms
Confirms governor’s appointments
House of Representatives
180 members elected to 2 year terms
Appropriation (spending) bills must start here
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42. Organization of State Legislatures
Sessions
Annual Sessions
When a legislature convenes for lawmaking
Special Sessions
When a legislature convenes outside of normal circumstances
Representation
Seats are apportioned or divided among districts.
Based on population
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Reader Assignment
Define the following terms, and then put them into a sentence:
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
Revenue
Sales tax
Excise tax
Income tax
Bonds
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Making Laws
Initiative
The process by which citizens can propose laws.
Referendum
The process by which a law is referred to the voters to approve or reject.
Recall
The process of removing elected officials from office.
The California Recall (2003)
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45. Financing State Government
Ways to generate revenue:
Taxes
Sales Tax (a charge on goods and services)
Excise Tax (a charge on certain goods)
Income Tax (a charge on an individual’s earnings)
Bonds
Certificates people can buy from the government
Lotteries
Federal Funds
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46. “The State Executive Branch”
Section 3
“The State Executive Branch”
Section Outline:
The Roles of Governor
State Executive Agencies
Other Executive Officials
Main Idea:
The governor’s powers and duties are similar to the President’s domestic powers.
Key Terms:
Item Veto
Lieutenant Governor
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The Roles of Governor
Chief Executive
Enforcement of law, commander-in-chief of the state militia or National Guard
Budget making
Appointment of officials
Legislative Leader
Power to veto or item veto
Judicial Role
Appointment of judges; pardons
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48. State Executive Agencies
Each state has a multitude of agencies and departments responsible for making sure the state runs smoothly.
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49. Other Executive Officials
Lieutenant Governor
The state official second in rank to the governor
Similar to the Vice-President
Is separately elected
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50. Federal Executive Branch State Executive Branch
T-chart
Federal Executive Branch
State Executive Branch
Title of Chief Executive
2 powers
How elected
Who is 2nd in command
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Section 4
“State Courts”
Section Outline:
What State Courts Do
Judges in State Courts
Case Study: Federalism and the Courts
Main Idea:
State courts handle cases of state law. The also act as a check on the other two branches of the state government.
Key Terms:
Missouri Plan
Judicial Action Commissions
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What State Courts Do
Check and Balance
State courts keep checks on the Executive and Legislative branches.
Review of all laws passed
Civil Cases
Criminal Cases
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Georgia Courts
Superior Court
Has general jurisdiction
Trials for civil and criminal cases
Georgia Court of Appeals
Appellate jurisdiction
Georgia Supreme Court
Final court of appeals
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Judges in State Courts
Selection of Judges
Many state judges are elected
Missouri Plan: a method of choosing judges whereby the voters determine whether or not selected judges will serve a 12-year term or not.
Terms of Service
Judicial Action Commissions
Official governmental bodies that handle situations in which judges might not be doing their job well.
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Ch. 11 Jigsaw
1 – Organization of State Legislatures p.299
2 – Making Laws p
3 – Financing State Government p
4 – Roles of the Governor p
5 – Judges in state courts p
6 – Case Study: Federalism and Courts p.313
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Choose words
Narrow your section down to 15 – 20 words
These words should describe and summarize your section
Try to choose important words to emphasize the main idea of your section
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Group presentations
Now get with others in your group and finalize a list of no more than 15 words
The group will present these 15 words to the class.
You will use their presentation to briefly describe what you think that section discusses
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Listen!!!
For each group, listen to their words, and write a sentence of what you think that section’s main idea is.
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