GOVERNMENT SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia s constitution. a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution. b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. d. Explain voting qualifications and elections in Georgia. e. Explain the role of political parties in government. f. Identify wisdom, justice, and moderation as the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag. a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution. The US Constitution and the Georgia Constitution are similar: Preamble - Articles - Amendments b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. Three Branches of Government - Executive-Legislative-Judicial c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Life, Liberty, and Property Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech and Press Right to Bear Arms Right to Assemble and Petition Right to Trial by Jury Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
d. Explain voting qualifications and elections in Georgia. 18 years old U.S. citizen Resident of County You Vote e. Explain the role of political parties in government. Democrat-Independent-Republican SS8CG2 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.
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.
SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders. a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody. c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process. d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences.
ECONOMICS SS8E1- Economic Understandings- Give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced in Georgia in Different historical periods Prehistory and the Colonial Period (10,000 B.C.E.-1790) Georgia s humid subtropical climate and rich soil made it ideal for agriculture, and the Woodland and Mississippian Indian cultures used this environment to grow corn amongst several other crops. The Mississippian Indians created huge villages based on their ability to grow corn. When the English arrived in Georgia, one of their purposes for establishing the colony was to produce agricultural products for their mercantilist economic system. The British hoped that Georgia s climate would be ideal for producing wine and silk for the king, however it did not turn out that way. Despite the failure, Georgia did produce rice, indigo, and later tobacco. Another important good and service during this time period was Georgia s trade network with the Creek and Cherokee for deer skins. The Antebellum Period (1790-1860) The invention of the cotton gin set the stage for the development and success of Georgia s most important crop for much of its history. Eli Whitney s invention caused the production of cotton to skyrocket in the South for use in European and Northern textile factories. The cotton gin was a factor in the increased need for slave labor, the Indian Removal in Georgia, and the South s over-reliance on a single crop. During this time period, Georgia was also a leader in the railroad industry and, for a time, was a major gold producer. The Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877) During the Civil War, cotton remained king in Georgia and the rest of the South. However, due to the South s need for manufactured goods (especially after the success of the Union blockade) many of Georgia s most important cities began to produce textiles and weapons. During Reconstruction, Georgia, as well as most of the South, was economically in ruins. With the labor of sharecroppers and tenant farmers, land owners went back to cotton production as their primary agricultural product. This reliance on cotton lasted until the 1920s. The New South Period (1877-1918) During the New South Period, Georgia continued to be primarily an agricultural state, with the most important crop being cotton. Additionally, the naval stores industry began to be successful, with Georgia leading the nation in production during this time period During this period, some of Georgia s most well-known companies were established. One of Georgia s most famous products, Coca-Cola, was invented in 1886, and another cola company, Royal Crown Cola, was established in 1905. Additionally, entrepreneur Alonzo Herndon, a former slave and sharecropper, established the Atlanta Life Insurance company in 1905. Today,
the company is called Atlanta Life Financial Group and is one of the most profitable and respected African-American owned businesses in the United States. The Depression Era (1919-1940) In the 1920s, the arrival of the boll weevil led to the end of cotton as Georgia s primary crop and put the South in an economic depression well before the rest of the country. Though the state was caught up in a depression, two of Georgia s largest companies were founded during this time period. Delta Airlines began as a crop dusting operation in Macon in 1924 (it moved to Louisiana in 1925 before relocating its headquarters to Atlanta in 1941), and the Augusta based lumber company that would become Georgia-Pacific was started by Owen R. Cheatham in 1927. World War II (1941-1945) World War II was a period of major industrial development for the state. To aid in the war effort, Georgia produced both Liberty Ships at the Brunswick and Savannah shipyards and the B-29 bomber at Bell Aircraft Company (which later became Lockheed Martin) in Marietta. Established companies such as Coca-Cola, Georgia-Pacific, and Delta Airlines also grew during the war as well. Postwar Georgia (1945-Present) Since the end of World War II, Georgia s traditionally agricultural based economy has become more diverse. However, agriculture is still the largest sector of the state s economy. Today, Georgia ranks in the top 10 in the production of pecan, peanuts, cotton, peaches and the world famous Vidalia onion. The state is also a leader in the shrimping, cattle, and poultry industries. Several of Georgia s well established companies are still going strong, including Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and Georgia-Pacific. More recently, additional well-known Georgia based companies have developed since the 1920s including the Home Depot, AFLAC, Chick-fil-A, UPS, and Waffle House. Manufacturing still takes place in the state with the 2010 addition, the KIA motor company. This company opened a manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. Many other national and international companies have their headquarters in the state. Georgia is also becoming a leader in tourism and the entertainment industry. Finally, Georgia is known for two additional products and is the home to two cities that are capital of the world in their respective industries. The first, Dalton, is known the carpet capital of the world, based on its carpet and textile manufacturing centers. The second, Elberton, is known as the granite capital of the world based on it large granite quarries.
SS8E2: The student will explain the benefits of free trade. SS8E2a: Describe how Georgians have engaged in trade in different historical time periods. Georgia & International Trade Georgia has been engaging in trade since its first colonists were required to plant mulberry trees to produce silk for export Today, Georgia exports Agricultural products, manufactured goods, and technological goods to locations across the globe SS8E2b: Explain how the four transportation systems from SS8G2 (Interstate Highways, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Georgia s deepwater ports, and railroads) contribute to Georgia s role in trade. Transportation and Trade Georgia s four transportation systems impact the state greatly. These 4 Systems: Provide jobs, encourage tourism and enable trade GA s 4 main transportation systems are: Interstate Highway System Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Deepwater Ports (Savannah, Brunswick) Georgia has 1,244 miles of interstate highway and 11 interstates serve GA, connecting it to other states and connecting its major cities together Atlanta is one of only 5 major cities in the US served by three interstate highway systems Interstates attract business, industry, and transportation facilities, which lead to growth of malls, shopping centers, new homes and apartments 80% of material entering GA enters at the port of Savannah 2 terminals in Savannah: one handles bulk cargo and large containers and one handles roll on/roll off cargo (cars & vehicles) Brunswick has 3 terminals GA has over 5,000 miles of railroads Served by 2 major lines, Norfolk Southern and CSX
Dozens of shorter lines throughout the state World s busiest airport When combined with interstate highways, GA products are within 2 hours of 80 million U.S. consumers SS8E3: The student will evaluate the influence of Georgia s economic growth and development. SS8E3a: Define profit and describe how profit is an incentive for entrepreneurs. The Incentive of Profit Profit: the amount of money gained in any transaction Profit is the incentive to those who take the risk to start a business or invest in something Greater risk = Greater potential profit earned... or profit lost SS8E3b: Explain how entrepreneurs take risks to develop new goods and services to start a business. Entrepreneur: a person who takes on the risk and organizes, manages, and owns a business SS8E3c: Evaluate the importance of entrepreneurs in Georgia who developed such enterprises as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Georgia-Pacific, and Home Depot. Coca-Cola - John Smith Pemberton, Asa Candler and Robert Woodruff Delta-Airlines - C.E. Woolman purchased it from his partner Daland Woolman in 1928 and renamed it Delta Air Service Georgia-Pacific - Owen Cheatham established the Georgia Hardwood Lumber Company in 1927 Home Depot -
Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank who worked together at Handy Dan Home Improvement Centers SS8E4: The student will identify revenue sources for and services provided by state and local governments SS8E4a: Trace sources of state revenue such as sales taxes, federal grants, personal income taxes and property taxes SS8E4b: Explain the distribution of state revenue to provide services SS8E4c: Evaluate how choices are made given the limited revenues of state and local governments Taxes help pay for the services that local and state government provides Most of Georgia s tax revenue comes from Personal Income Taxes Other revenue comes from sales tax Sales tax: tax charged on retail items, rentals, goods etc. Each year, the Governor s office has to predict the state s revenue & this prediction directly affects the programs that are implemented or cut at the state and local level SS8E5: The student will explain personal money management choices in terms of income, spending, credit, saving, and investing. Income: the total amount of money one makes in a year Spending: the amount of money spent on what a person purchases. Credit: When a person is allowed to purchase goods or services without immediately making payment. Credit Reports Credit Scores Saving: Putting money aside in an account in order to earn interest on the money. Investing: Using money to make more money.