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:
What is a county seat?
A: The city or town where the county government is located.
Today in Class:
Today we started our study of Unit 4 Local government. Students we're given a list of vocabulary words to define to help them in their study of local government.
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:
Study / review the vocabulary you started today for Friday's Vocabulary quiz.
Long term Assignments:
Local government vocabulary quiz Friday January, 9th.
Today in Georgia History:
January 6, 1961 In order to desegregate the University of Georgia, federal district judge William Bootle ordered the immediate enrollment of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter.
Link-O the Day:
http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_5023,00.html
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
