Early Georgia History

Unit 8: Government

Lesson 3: Executive Branch in GA

Standard - SS8CG3: The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.
Element a.: Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.
Element b.: Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs.
Verbs / Nouns
Lesson 3 – Executive Branch in GA – Key Vocabulary
Executive Branch
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Major Policy Areas of State
Programs
E.Q. – How does the governor and the agencies of the executive branch protect the citizens of the state?
Vocab. Term / Definition/Description / Analysis Question
Executive Branch / Information/Notes (5 W’s and H): / What is the role of the Executive Branch in GA’s government?
Governor / Information/Notes (5 W’s and H):
Qualifications –
Term –
Elections –
Duties –
Lieutenant Governor / Information/Notes (5 W’s and H):
Qualifications –
Term –
Elections –
Duties –
Major Policy Areas of State Government / Information/Notes (5 W’s and H): / Examples and duties of Major Policy Areas of GA’s Government:
Additional Notes: ______
Essential Question #1: How does the governor and the agencies of the executive branch protect the citizens of the state?