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Unpacking the StandardsGovernment

• 8th Grade Social Studies
• Mr. Short

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Unit 8 GovernmentLesson 1 Foundations of
Government
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Lesson 1 Foundations of Government

• Civics/Gov. Standard SS8CG1
• The student will describe the role of citizens
  under Georgias constitution.

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SS8CG2 Elements
Unpack the elements by writing the verbs and
nouns on your T Chart

• 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 requirements and elections in
  Georgia.
• e. Explain the role of political parties in
  government.

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Unit 8 GovernmentLesson 1 Foundations of
Government
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Unit 8 GovernmentLesson 2 Legislative Branch
in GA
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Lesson 2 The LegislativeBranch in Georgia

• Civics/Gov. Standard SS8CG2
• The student will analyze the role of the
  legislative branch in Georgia state government.

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SS8CG2 Elements
Unpack the elements by writing the verbs and
nouns on your T Chart

• 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. Trace the steps in the legislative process for
  a bill to become a law in Georgia.

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Unit 8 Government Lesson 2 Legislative Branch
in GA
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Unit 8 GovernmentLesson 3 Executive Branch in
GA
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Lesson 3 The ExecutiveBranch in Georgia

• Civics/Gov. Standard SS8CG3
• The student will analyze the role of the
  executive branch in Georgia state government.

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SS8CG3 Elements
Unpack the elements by writing the verbs and
nouns on your T Chart

• 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.

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Unit 8 Government Lesson 3 Executive Branch in
GA
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Unit 8 GovernmentLesson 4 Judicial Branch in GA
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Lesson 4 The JudicialBranch in Georgia

• Civics/Gov. Standard SS8CG4
• The student will analyze the role of the judicial
  branch in Georgia state government.

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SS8CG4 Elements
Unpack the elements by writing the verbs and
nouns on your T Chart

• 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.

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Unit 8 Government Lesson 4 Judicial Branch in
GA
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Unit 8 GovernmentLesson 5 Local Governments in
GA
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Lesson 5 Local Governments in Georgia

• Civics/Gov. Standard SS8CG5
• The student will analyze the role of local
  governments in the state of Georgia.

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SS8CG5 Elements
Unpack the elements by writing the verbs and
nouns on your T Chart

• a. Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and
  differences of county and city governments in
  Georgia.
• b. Compare and contrast the weak mayor-council,
  the strong mayor-council, and the council-manager
  forms of city government.
• c. Describe the functions of special-purpose
  governments.

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Lesson 5 Local Governments in Georgia

• Civics/Gov. Standard SS8E4
• The student will identify revenue sources and
  services provided by state and local governments.

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SS8E4 Elements
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nouns on your T Chart

• a. Trace sources of state revenue such as sales
  taxes, federal grants, personal income taxes, and
  property taxes.
• b. Explain the distribution of state revenue to
  provide services.
• c. Evaluate how choices are made given the
  limited revenues of state and local governments.

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Unit 8 Government Lesson 5 Local Governments
in GA
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Unit 8 GovernmentLesson 6 Juvenile Justice
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Lesson 6 Juvenile Justice

• Civics/Gov. Standard SS8CG6
• The student will explain how the Georgia court
  system treats juvenile offenders.

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SS8CG6 Elements
Unpack the elements by writing the verbs and
nouns on your T Chart

• 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.

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Unit 8 Government Lesson 6 Juvenile Justice