SS8CG1-4: GEORGIA'S GOVERNMENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the foundations and functions of Georgia's state government?
Part I: Georgia's Constitution
SS8CG1 Describe the foundations of Georgia’s government.
a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution (preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments) as well as its relationship to the United States Constitution.
b. Explain separation of powers and checks and balances among Georgia’s three branches of government.
c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens according to the Georgia Constitution.
d. List of voting qualifications for elections in Georgia.
e. Identify wisdom, justice, and moderation as the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag.
Part II: Legislative Branch
S8CG2 Analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia.
a. Explain the qualifications for members of the General Assembly and its role as the lawmaking body of Georgia.
b. Describe the purpose of the committee system within the Georgia General Assembly.
c. Explain the process for making a law in Georgia.
d. Describe how state government is funded and how spending decisions are made.
Part III: Executive Branch
SS8CG3 Analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.
a. Explain the qualifications for the governor and lieutenant governor and their role in the executive branch of state government.
b. Describe how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws.
Part IV: Judicial Branch
SS8CG4 Analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.
a. Describe the ways that judges are selected in Georgia.
b. Analyze the dual purpose of the judicial branch: to interpret the laws of Georgia and administer justice in our legal system.
c. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
d. Explain the steps in the adult criminal justice system, beginning with arrest.
SS8CG1 Describe the foundations of Georgia’s government.
a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution (preamble, bill of rights, articles, and amendments) as well as its relationship to the United States Constitution.
b. Explain separation of powers and checks and balances among Georgia’s three branches of government.
c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens according to the Georgia Constitution.
d. List of voting qualifications for elections in Georgia.
e. Identify wisdom, justice, and moderation as the three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag.
Part II: Legislative Branch
S8CG2 Analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia.
a. Explain the qualifications for members of the General Assembly and its role as the lawmaking body of Georgia.
b. Describe the purpose of the committee system within the Georgia General Assembly.
c. Explain the process for making a law in Georgia.
d. Describe how state government is funded and how spending decisions are made.
Part III: Executive Branch
SS8CG3 Analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.
a. Explain the qualifications for the governor and lieutenant governor and their role in the executive branch of state government.
b. Describe how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws.
Part IV: Judicial Branch
SS8CG4 Analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.
a. Describe the ways that judges are selected in Georgia.
b. Analyze the dual purpose of the judicial branch: to interpret the laws of Georgia and administer justice in our legal system.
c. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
d. Explain the steps in the adult criminal justice system, beginning with arrest.
13 March - 17 March
- Georgia Geography review - Canvas
- Early Encounters review - Canvas
- Checks & Balances - Canvas
- Structure of the Government - BrainPop
- Constitution/Legislative Branch - Nearpod
20 March - 24 March
Committee System - Canvas, Monday
Taxes & Funding reading passage & questions - Canvas, Tuesday
State Agencies reading passage & questions - Canvas, Wednesday
Court System reading passage & questions - Canvas, Friday
Post-Columbian Exploration questions (<90%) - Progress Learning
James Oglethorpe video & questions - Progress Learning, Monday
Musgrove & Tomochichi video & questions - Progress Learning, Tuesday
Trustee Period video & questions - Progress Learning, Wednesday
Georgia: Royal Colony video & questions - Progress Learning, Friday
Committee System - Canvas, Monday
Taxes & Funding reading passage & questions - Canvas, Tuesday
State Agencies reading passage & questions - Canvas, Wednesday
Court System reading passage & questions - Canvas, Friday
Post-Columbian Exploration questions (<90%) - Progress Learning
James Oglethorpe video & questions - Progress Learning, Monday
Musgrove & Tomochichi video & questions - Progress Learning, Tuesday
Trustee Period video & questions - Progress Learning, Wednesday
Georgia: Royal Colony video & questions - Progress Learning, Friday
SS8CG5-6: Juvenile Justice & Local Govt
EQ1: How does the state of Georgia treat juvenile offenders?
EQ2: How do local governments play a role in Georgia?
S8CG5: Explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.
a. Explain the difference between delinquent and unruly behavior and the consequences of each.
b. Describe the rights of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system.
c. Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system when a juvenile is first taken into custody.
SS8CG6 Analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.
a. Explain the origins and purposes, of city, county, and special-purpose governments in Georgia.
b. Describe how local government is funded and how spending decisions are made.
27 March - 31 March
The Judicial Branch video & questions - Progress Learning, Monday
State Revenue (2) video & questions - Progress Learning, Tuesday
General Assembly & Executive Branch (2) video & questions - Progress Learning, Wednesday
Type of Law for Adults & Juveniles (3) video & questions - Progress Learning, Thursday (due Friday)
The Juvenile Justice System reading passage & questions - Canvas, Tuesday
Local Governments reading passage & questions - Canvas, Thursday
Local Elected/Selected Officials research
The Judicial Branch video & questions - Progress Learning, Monday
State Revenue (2) video & questions - Progress Learning, Tuesday
General Assembly & Executive Branch (2) video & questions - Progress Learning, Wednesday
Type of Law for Adults & Juveniles (3) video & questions - Progress Learning, Thursday (due Friday)
The Juvenile Justice System reading passage & questions - Canvas, Tuesday
Local Governments reading passage & questions - Canvas, Thursday
Local Elected/Selected Officials research