Standards
S8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state
government.
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 Georgia.
SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state
government.
a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.
b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs.
SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.
a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected.
b. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
c. Describe the history of the juvenile court.
d. Compare the juvenile justice system to the adult justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.
e. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.
f. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.
SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.
a. Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and differences of county and city governments in Georgia.
b. Compare and contrast the weak mayor-council, the strong mayor-council, and the council-manager forms of city government.
c. Describe the functions of special-purpose governments.
SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.
a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each
b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.
c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process
d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences
Essential Question (s):
How are the actions of members of the General Assembly related to the desires of citizens to be safe and free? (CG2)
How do the governor and the agencies of the executive branch protect the citizens of the state? (CG3)
How does Georgia’s judicial system provide justice and protect the rights of its citizens? (CG4)
How are juveniles treated differently under our judicial system?(CG6)
Warm up:
None
A:
Today in Class:
Today we reviews all three branches of government at the state level in preparation for tomorrows test. We will begin our study of local government on Wednesday.
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:
Study / review for Tuesday's 3 Branches Test.
Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Three Branches of Georgia Government Test Tuesday, December 16, 2008.
Today in Georgia History:
December 15, 1791 The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution -- the Bill of Rights -- went into effect following ratification by Virginia.
Link-O the Day:
http://www.djj.state.ga.us/
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
