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CONSTITUTION & CITIZENSHIP
Georgia StudiesSS8CG1
How comfortable are you with the understanding of citizen
roles in government?
A.) Not at all
B.) Somewhat
C.) Very
STANDARD: SS8CG1
The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution. Explain the basic structure of Georgia’s
state constitution Explain the concepts of separation of
powers and checks and balances Describe the rights and responsibilities of
citizens Explain voting requirements and elections
in GA Explain the role of political parties in
government
GA’S CONSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
Constitutions specify how governments are run GA’s government operates similarly to the
U.S. government in three branches Legislative Branch = General Assembly (bi-
cameral) Executive Branch = Governor & Lt. Governor Judicial Branch = Supreme Court and other
court systems
SEPARATION OF POWERS AND CHECKS AND BALANCES
In order to prevent any one person (or group of people) from having too much power our government is based upon the separation of powers Each branch has a specific responsibility
Executive-carries out the laws Legislative-makes the laws Judicial-interprets the laws
SEPARATION OF POWERS AND CHECKS AND BALANCES
These branches also have ways to “check up” on each other and balance each other out Executive can veto or approve laws Legislative can override the governor’s
veto Judicial determines if the laws made by the
legislature are constitutional
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS
Georgia’s constitution states:“All government, of right, originates with
the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted for the good of the whole. Public officers are the trustees and servants of the people and are at all times amenable to them.”
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS
As a citizen you have rights/responsibilities Participation in government Participation in elections Upholding laws Defending our nation (all young men are
required to register with the selective service when they turn 18)
Serving on a jury Assisting within your community through
service
VOTING REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIONS
To register to vote in Georgia: At least 18 years old Citizen of the United States Legal resident of GA Legal resident of the county in which
you register to vote
VOTING REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIONSThe chief election official in our state is the
secretary of state Schedules elections Verifies candidates Prints ballots Provide election materials to each county Verifies results of electionsGeneral Elections are held in November in at
least each even numbered year
ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN GOVERNMENT
Political Parties are organized groups of people who share common ideals and seek to influence government policies and decisions by electing members of their party to government offices.
ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN GOVERNMENT
The two main parties in Georgia are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party (G.O.P.) People who are not members of these two
parties are generally referred to as independents
Other minor political parties exist in our country and state
These parties generally do not have enough influence to win major elections, but the can impact the democratic process
Who makes up the judicial branch of Georgia
government?
A.) Governor and Lt. Governor
B.) Court systems and Supreme Court
C.) Lawmakers in the General Assembly