Civics/Government
S8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in
a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.
b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.
c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in
What role does the legislative Branch play in Georgia government and the lives of Georgia'scitizens?
Warm up:
None
A:
Today in Class:
Today took the quiz on the legislative branch of Georgia's government. After completing the quiz students worked on and most cases completed a graphic organizer on sessions and committees of the Georgia General Assembly.
Constitution of the State of Georgia:
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/constitution_2007.pdf
Full Power Point Ch. 15:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH15.pps
Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/
Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx
Textbook password:
ga11hist
Homework:
Finish the graphic organizer you started in class after the quiz.
Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Three Branches of Georgia Government Test 12 December 08.
Today in Georgia History:
December 3, 1857 Gov. Joseph E. Brown signed legislation creating Dawson County from areas of Gilmer and Lumpkin counties. Dawson, Georgia's 119th county, was named for William C. Dawson. A lawyer, Dawson served as clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives, codified the Georgia statutes in 1828, and and served as a state judge. Subsequently, he was elected to the Georgia Senate, U.S. House, and U.S Senate. Also, in 1836, Dawson raised a volunteer company to fight in the Seminole War.
Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/
Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx
Textbook password:
ga11hist
Homework:
Finish the graphic organizer you started in class after the quiz.
Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Three Branches of Georgia Government Test 12 December 08.
Today in Georgia History:
December 3, 1857 Gov. Joseph E. Brown signed legislation creating Dawson County from areas of Gilmer and Lumpkin counties. Dawson, Georgia's 119th county, was named for William C. Dawson. A lawyer, Dawson served as clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives, codified the Georgia statutes in 1828, and and served as a state judge. Subsequently, he was elected to the Georgia Senate, U.S. House, and U.S Senate. Also, in 1836, Dawson raised a volunteer company to fight in the Seminole War.
