Name:______________________________
Facilitator:__________________Period:_________
CG2-CG4 Government Unit 8
CG2-4 Choiceboard
S8CG2: The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.
a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.
b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.
c. Evaluate how the legislative branch fulfills its role as the lawmaking body for the state of Georgia.
B
SS8CG3: The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.
a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.
b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs; include education, human resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and natural resources.
c. Evaluate how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws.
SS8CG4: The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.
a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected.
b. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
c. Describe the adult justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.
d. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.
e. Evaluate how the judicial branch fulfills its role in interpreting the laws of Georgia and ensuring justice in our legal system.
Directions: Complete activities listed in the boxes below that total a minimum of 75 points. Please shade
in the options you complete and submit your choice board with all activities once you have finished.
PART I (75% of your grade)
Create a model or
other visual the terms,
qualifications, and duties of the Executive
and Legislative
branches. 5pts
What are the current
(2015) committees of the
legislature? How do these
committees help the legislature pass more laws
for our state? 10pts
List and define the
steps in a criminal justice process? Why is it
important that these
steps are followed?
10pts
Describe at least three ways to
avoid trouble and settle disputes
peacefully. In your opinion
should schools spend time helping students learn ways to resolve disputes peacefully? Explain your answer. 10pts
Compare and contrast
criminal and civil law.
Explain how it is possible for an individual
to be sued by the state
and an individual.
20pts
How does the move of
Mercedes to Georgia
demonstrate the policy of
our current governor/executive branch? Key
search words: Mercedes
and Georgia state policy
20pts
Create a booklet or
flow chart which explains the trial and appellate (appeal) procedures of our state judicial system. In your
opinion, why is it important to have an appellate process? 20pts
Update the song, “I’m just a
Bill” from Schoolhouse Rock to
reflect the legislative process in
GA. You may record yourself
singing the new rendition, but
you have to submit the written
copy. 20pts
Name:______________________________
From the list on
http://georgia.gov/agency-list.
Choose one agency to
examine what programs it provides to
our state and how the
executive branch fulfills its role through
this agency. Do you
feel this program is
necessary? Explain
your answer. 30pts.
Facilitator:__________________Period:_________
Write an argumentative
essay about: Is the death
penalty a violation of the
eighth and 14th amendments? Support your position with evidence from
at least three primary
sources. 30pts
From
http://www.legis.ga.go
v/en-US/default.aspx,
examine the prefiled
legislation for 2016.
Choose one and explain the process the
legislation will go
through if it is to become a law. Additionally, taking the role of
the author of the bill,
convince other members of the legislature
to vote for your bill.
35pts
In an essay, explain the roles and
responsibilities of each branch of
government. Explain how these
branches of government show
the concepts of separation of
power & checks and balances.
In your opinion is one branch
more powerful than another.
Explain your answer. 30 pts
PART II (25% of your grade)
All learners, will need to complete the following from the CRCT Test Prep Workbook: write
the complete question and the complete correct answer (along with the corresponding letter A,
B, C, D) for questions 538-572.
When completing assignments in option I you will need to show notes/rough drafts to your facilitator in order to receive all of the points. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a deduction of 5 points per assignment. Additionally, all writings should be a minimum of three
paragraphs. While you may work with a partner to share ideas and research information, each
learner is required to submit their own piece of individual work.