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Government Standard

Government Standard. SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia's constitution . SS8CG1.a Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution. Preamble Article I – Bill of Rights Article II – Voting and Elections Article III – Legislative Branch

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Government Standard

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  1. Government Standard SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia's constitution.

  2. SS8CG1.aExplain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution. Preamble Article I – Bill of Rights Article II – Voting and Elections Article III – Legislative Branch Article IV – Constitutional Boards and Commissions Article V – Executive Branch Article VI – Judicial Branch Article VII – Taxation and Finance Article VIII – Education Article IV – Counties and Municipal Corporations Article X – Amendments to the Constitutions Article XI – Misc. Provisions

  3. SS8CG1.b Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.

  4. SS8CG1.c Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

  5. SS8CG1.d Explain voting qualifications and elections in Georgia. • Citizen of U.S. • Legal resident of GA and county (Voting) • Must be 18 years old

  6. SS8CG1.e Explain the role of political parties in government. What are the two political parties, and what is the role of the parties?

  7. Government Standard SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

  8. SS8CG2.a Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly. • Two houses • House (180) • Senate (56) • Qualifications • U.S. Citizenship • Georgia citizen for two years • Live in district for one year • Senators – 25 yrs./ House – 21 yrs. Duties – Make laws for the state of Georgia

  9. SS8CG2.b Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system. • Speaker of the House? • President of the Senate? • Minority Leader? • Majority Leader?

  10. SS8CG2.dTrace the steps of how a bill becomes a law

  11. Government Standard SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government

  12. SS8CG3.a Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor. • 30 years old • U.S. citizen for 15 years • Georgia resident for 6 years • Term – 4 years • Two consecutive terms allowed (Total of 8 years) Duties – suggesting new state programs and laws, proposing and directing the state budget, appointing members of state boards, call special sessions, and veto laws.

  13. SS8CG3.b Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs; include education, human resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and natural resources. State Departments • Attorney General • Sec. of State • State School Superintendent • Agricultural Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Labor Commissioner

  14. Government Standard SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia. • Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and differences of county and city governments in Georgia. • Compare and contrast the weak mayor-council, the strong mayor-council, and the council-manager forms of city government. • Describe the functions of special-purpose governments. • Evaluate the role of local government working with state agencies to administer state programs.

  15. Local Government Counties Cities What is another name for cities? Municipalities What is/are the purpose(s) of a city? To administer services to citizens How are cities created? A Charter must be approved by the county to create a new city • Georgia has how many counties? • 159 • What is/are the purpose(s) of a county? • To administer services to citizens • How are counties created? • General Assembly must amend the Constitution to add counties How do local governments work with state agencies to administer state programs?

  16. Local Governments VOTERS VOTERS VOTERS Council Determines policy & passes ordinances. Hires city manager. Mayor is a council member. Mayor Limited executive authority, presides over council meetings Council Has executive and legislative power Mayor Has executive and legislative powers, proposes budget, has veto powers Council Determines government policy, responsible for raising revenue. City Manager Carries out policy set by Council. Appoints all department heads, and supervises all municipal affairs. Health Departments Water, Police, Finance, Parks & Recreation, carry out policy. Departments Water, Police, Finance, Parks & Recreation, carry out policy. Finance Water Police Parks & Recreation Which one is Weak Mayor-Council, Strong Mayor-Council or Council-Manager form of Government?

  17. Local Government • What is the function of a Special Purpose District? • What are some examples of SPD’s?

  18. Judicial Branch Courts in Georgia • Supreme Court • 7 Justices • Capital felonies, Constitutional issues, land, wills & divorce • Court of Appeals • 12 Judges (4 Divisions) • Review decisions from lower courts • Superior Court • 205 Judges (49 Circuits) • Felonies • Municipal Courts • 350 Judges (370 Courts) • Magistrate Courts • 159 Courts • 159 Chief Magistrates & 354 Magistrates • Probate Courts • 159 Courts • State Courts • 70 Courts (122 Judges) • Juvenile Courts • 159 Courts • 120 Judges & Assoc. Judges

  19. Judicial Branch • Types of law • Criminal • Civil • What is the difference between them? • Types of Crime • Misdemeanor • Felony • What is the difference between and examples of them?

  20. Juvenile Justice • Who is a juvenile? • Types of offenses • Unruly Behaviors (status offense) • Delinquent Behaviors • What is the difference between these offenses? • What are some examples? • When a juvenile commits a crime, what happens to him/her? • Georgia’s Seven Deadly Sins • Examples? • How do these impact juveniles?

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