Grade Georgia Studies - Unit 11 State and Local Government

8th Grade Georgia Studies Frameworks for the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies

The following instructional plan is part of a GaDOE collection of Unit Frameworks, Performance Tasks, examples of Student Work, and Teacher Commentary for the Georgia Studies Social Studies Course.

8th Grade Georgia Studies - Unit 11 ? State and Local Government

Elaborated Unit Focus

Connection to Connecting Theme/Enduing Understandings

GSE for Social Studies (standards and elements)

This unit will focus on state and local governance, and its interaction with its citizens. The student will understand that rule of law gives constitutional governments a structure which outlines the rights and responsibilities/limitations of the government to its citizens and citizens to the government. They will analyze the distribution of powers within our government and understand that local governments exist within the framework of our state and federal government.

Distribution of Powers Governance Rule of Law

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 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. 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. 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. 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 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

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L6-8RHSS1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

Connection to Literacy Standards for Social Studies (reading and/or writing)

L6-8RHSS2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

L6-8RHSS4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

L6-8WHST4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Connection to Social Studies Matrices (information processing and/or map and globe skills)

? Compare similarities and differences ? Organize items chronologically ? Identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause an defect in a social studies

context ? Draw conclusions and make generalizations

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Essential Questions and Related Supporting/Guiding Questions

Enduring Understanding 1 Distribution of Powers

Enduring Understanding 2 Governance

Enduring Understanding 3 Rule of Law

1. Why are powers distributed? a. How are powers distributed in state law? b. How are powers distributed in local law? c. What makes county and city law different?

1. Why do governments change? a. How is the state government of Georgia different from local governments? b. How do powers differ within government entities? c. How do different government entities complement one another?

1. How are citizens influenced by laws? a. What is the need for laws? b. How do laws protect us? c. How are laws made?

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Sample Instructional Activities/Assessments

GA State Constitution Bill of Rights Activity

Description

Students will compare and contrast the Georgia State Constitution Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights. The activity is attached below with directions for students to complete the activity. The 1st 10 Bill of Rights to Georgia as well as the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights are attached.

GSE Standards and Elements

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.

Literacy Standards Social Studies Matrices Enduring Understanding(s)

L6-8RHSS4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

Compare similarities and differences

Governance

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8th Grade Georgia Studies Frameworks for the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies GA's State Constitution Bill of Rights compared to the U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights

Neo-Venn Diagram Your Job: Copy and complete the following chart for the Georgia State Constitution Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights. Directions:

1. Copy the chart below onto your own paper and make it BIG. Do not copy the words inside the boxes; those are just there to help you.

2. Write the GA's Bill of Rights in the "Item 1" box and U.S. Bill of Rights in the "Item 2" box.

3. In the boxes on the left side list 3 unique characteristics of GA's Bill of Rights. 4. In the boxes on the right side 3 unique characteristics the U.S. Bill of Rights. 5. In the boxes in the middle list 2 shared characteristics of the Bill of Rights.

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