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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