Unit 4: Government Page Numbers Textbook (p. 502-551) Coach (p. 196-226) CRCT Prep (168-197) – I. Foundations of Government Model for governance where each branch of government have different and Separation of Powers independent duties, powers, and responsibilities. Paying taxes, serving on a jury when called, protecting your country are Responsibilities examples of ?????????? of citizens A set of laws for a nation or state; document that creates the government for Constitution a nation or state and describes voting rights, limits of power, and rights of citizens; Georgia and the United States each have one of these. System created so that each branch of government can limit the powers of Checks and Balances the other branches; ensures that one branch of government does not become more powerful than the others. Three requirements to register to vote in the state of 18 Years Old Citizen of the Resident of the county where you are voting II. Branches of Government Directions: Complete the following table by listing the members, terms, qualifications, duties, and whether the members are elected or appointed (and who elects or appoints the members) for each of the three branches of ’s government. Legislative Executive Judicial Members General Assembly; House of Governor and Lieutenant Supreme Court and Courts Rep and Senate Governor 2 Year Terms 4 Year Terms Supreme and Appeals (6 Year Terms); others 4 Years Terms Qualifications Legal residents of GA and their US Citizens for 15 Years and Practice law for 7 Years and live districts; Senate (25); Rep. (21) GA for 6; min. of 30 Years Old. in the district they serve Duties Create laws for GA; pass the Enforce laws for GA; create the Interpret laws for GA; hold trials state budget. state budget. in Criminal and Civil cases. Elected or Appointed Elected by GA citizens. Elected by GA citizens Elected by GA citizens; vacancies appointed by the Governor. 5 Steps for a bill to become a law in . Drafting Introduction Committee Consideration Floor Consideration Governor Consideration III. Local Governments in
Unit 4: Government Page Numbers – Textbook (p. 502-551) Coach (p. 196-226) CRCT Prep (168-197) I. Foundations of Government Separation of Powers Model for governance where each branch of government have different and independent duties, powers, and responsibilities. Responsibilities Paying taxes, serving on a jury when called, protecting your country are examples of ?????????? of citizens Constitution A set of laws for a nation or state; document that creates the government for a nation or state and describes voting rights, limits of power, and rights of citizens; Georgia and the United States each have one of these. Checks and Balances System created so that each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches; ensures that one branch of government does not become more powerful than the others. 18 Years Old Three requirements to register to vote in the state of Citizen of the Resident of the county where you are voting II. Branches of Government Directions: Complete the following table by listing the members, terms, qualifications, duties, and whether the members are elected or appointed (and who elects or appoints the members) for each of the three branches of ’s government. Legislative Executive Judicial Members General Assembly; House of Rep and Senate Governor and Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court and Courts 2 Year Terms 4 Year Terms Supreme and Appeals (6 Year Terms); others 4 Years Terms Qualifications Legal residents of GA and their districts; Senate (25); Rep. (21) US Citizens for 15 Years and GA for 6; min. of 30 Years Old. Practice law for 7 Years and live in the district they serve Duties Create laws for GA; pass the state budget. Enforce laws for GA; create the state budget. Interpret laws for GA; hold trials in Criminal and Civil cases. Elected or Appointed Elected by GA citizens. Elected by GA citizens Elected by GA citizens; vacancies appointed by the Governor. Drafting 5 Steps for a bill to become a law in . Introduction Committee Consideration Floor Consideration Governor Consideration III. Local Governments in
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