Bellringers

What do these state departments do?

1) Department of Corrections2) Department of Defense 3) Department of Economic

Development

Georgia’s Legislative Branch

Qualifications, term, election, and duties of the Georgia General Assembly

Today’s Agenda

Open: ~ Student-created Prezi

Work ~ Interactive PowerPointSession: ~ House and Senate

Comparison Chart ~ Textbook Read-Aloud

Close: ~ Video Log, “The Legislative Process”

StandardSS8CG2 The student will analyze the

role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

Elementa. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of

the General Assembly.

Essential Question

What are the qualifications, duties, and terms of office for members of the

Georgia General Assembly?

Student-Created Prezi

Remember to pay attention and be polite.

What is a “district”?

Qualifications

Ga. State Senate Member

Ga. State House of Representatives Member

~ At least 25 years old~ A U.S. citizen ~ Resident of Georgia for at least 2 years~ Resident of their district for at least 1 year

~ At least 21 years old~ A U.S. citizen ~ Resident of Georgia for at least 2 years~ Resident of their district for at least 1 year

What are the requirements to get the job?

Term

Ga. State Senate Member

Ga. State House of Representatives Member

~ 2 years ~ 2 years

How long do you get the job before having to be re-elected?

Election

Ga. State SenateMember

Ga. State House of Representatives Member

~ Held in November~ During even numbered years

~ Held in November~ During even numbered years

How do you get the job?

Duties

Ga. State Senate Member Ga. State House of Representatives Member

~ Serves on standing committees~ Passes state’s operating budget~ Create laws~ Vote to place Constitutional Amendments on the election ballot (2/3 vote)

~ Serves on standing committees~ Passes state’s operating budget~ Create laws~ Vote to place Constitutional Amendments on the election ballot (2/3 vote)

Now that you have the job, what do have to do?

Textbook Read-Aloud

Please pay attention and listen closely.

Page 536 (first paragraph)

“The Legislative Branch of State Government”

Textbook Read-Aloud

Review textbook page 536 (first paragraph) to answer the questions

on your notes sheet.

We will review as a class.

The Legislative Process

Video LogsRecord at least 2 facts.

http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/story/legislative_process