Standard(s):
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.
Essential Question (s):
Why do we have County and City government?
How do Counties and Cities come into being?
What services do County and City governments provide?
Where does the revenue come from to provide these resources?
What is a special purpose government? What does it do?
Warm up: None
A: None.
Today in Class:
Students were given the following scenario: Cob County will only have 70 million dollars this year yet they need 90 million dollars to provide all services. If your we're in charge of the county would you raise taxes or cut services? Explain using specific examples.
Constitution of the State of Georgia:
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/constitution_2007.pdf
Full Power Point Ch. 16:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH16.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:
Review of Ch. 16 Sections 1 - 3 as well as all notes and hound outs including vocabulary.
Long term Assignments:
Test over local government on January 22nd.
Today in Georgia History:
January 16, 1931 The U.S. Post Office Department issued a 2-cent commemorative stamp in honor of 150th anniversary of the death of Polish count and Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski, who was killed during the siege of Savannah in 1778. First day of issues ceremonies were held in Savannah, as well as 11 large American cities with large Polish populations.
Link-O the Day:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-586
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
