Article I: a. In your own words, what does Article I state? b. Why is Article I important? Article II: a. How were representatives elected? b. How were the Governor and the executive council selected? Article IV. a. How did Article IV change Georgia? Article VI. a. What requirements were placed on representatives before they could be elected? Article VII. a. In your own words, what does Article VII mean? b. Can you think of any reasons why this may be a problem? c. What do you think made the colonists feel the need to set the rules of Article VII? 1
Article IX. a. What were the qualifications to vote under the Georgia Constitution of 1777? b. Who did these requirements leave out? Article X. a. In your own words, what does Article X say? b. Why is Article X important in a democratic society? Article XI. a. In your own words, describe the two main points of Article XI b. What do you think made the authors of the constitution include this section? Article XII. a. In your own words, what does Article XII state? Article XVII. In your own words, what does Article XVII state? 2
Article XIX XXI a. What powers did these articles give the governor? b. What, stated in each article, provided a type of limitation to the Governor s power? Article XXXIII. a. In your own words, what does Article XXXIII state? Article XXXVI XL. a. Briefly describe the purpose of these articles of the Georgia Constitution of 1777. Article LIV. a. Where would schools be established and who would pay for them? Article LV. a. Where would jails and courts be established and who would pay for them? Article LVI. a. What freedoms did the Georgia Constitution of 1777 provide? 3
KEY Article I: a. In your own words, what does Article I state? Legislative, executive, and judicial branches are separated b. Why is Article I important? Separation of powers; checks and balances Article II: a. How were representatives elected? Elected yearly b. How were the Governor and the executive council selected? Representatives choose the Governor and the executive council out of the group of representatives Article IV. a. How did Article IV change Georgia? It established 8 counties in Georgia Article VI. a. What requirements were placed on representatives before they could be elected? Resided at least 12 months in the state and 3 months in the county where they are elected Article VII. a. In your own words, what does Article VII mean? House of Assembly has the power to make laws, regulations, and the power to repeal them. They can also establish their own rules and proceedings. b. Can you think of any reasons why this may be a problem? Since there is only one house (unicameral) they have a lot of power being able to make and repeal whatever laws they see fit c. What do you think made the colonists feel the need to set the rules of Article VII? Based on their experience with the British making laws that they did not agree with Article IX. a. What were the qualifications to vote under the Georgia Constitution of 1777? White male, at least 20 years old, has at least 10 pounds or something valued at least 10 pounds, liable to pay state tax (or being of any mechanic trade) and resident of their state for 6 months b. Who did these requirements leave out? Females, African Americans, slaves, etc. Article X. a. In your own words, what does Article X say? Elections should be free and open without any military person present b. Why is Article X important in a democratic society? So that people do not feel threatened when voting or unduly influenced 4
KEY Article XI. a. In your own words, describe the two main points of Article XI no one is entitled to more than one vote. No one with a title of nobility can vote unless the person gives up their distinction of nobility b. What do you think made the authors of the constitution include this section? Based on their experiences under British rule Article XII. a. In your own words, what does Article XII state? If a person who is entitled to vote is absent and does not turn in their ballot, they will have to pay a penalty not exceeding 5 pounds Article XVII. In your own words, what does Article XVII state? Any person that has a post of profit or military commission under any State cannot be elected as a representative Article XIX XXI a. What powers did these articles give the governor? Reprieve a criminal or suspend a fine with assembly approval; call the House of Assembly together; fill vacancies in office; issue all civil and military commissions b. What, stated in each article, provided a type of limitation to the Governor s power? with the advice of the executive council Article XXXIII. a. In your own words, what does Article XXXIII state? The governor will be the captain general and commander in chief of all militia Article XXXVI XL. a. Briefly describe the purpose of these articles of the Georgia Constitution of 1777. Establishes and describes the judicial branch (courts, where they are held, matters in dispute, superior court jurisdiction, appeals) Article LIV. a. Where would schools be established and who would pay for them? Established in each county and the state would pay for them Article LV. a. Where would jails and courts be established and who would pay for them? Jails and courts shall be created in each county at the public s expense Article LVI. a. What freedoms did the Georgia Constitution of 1777 provide? Freedom of religion (religious tolerance) 5