SSCG17 the Student Will Demonstrate Knowledge of the Organization and Powers

Thinking Map

State Government: The Georgia General Assembly

SSCG17 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers

of state and local government described in the Georgia Constitution.

a. Examine the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

b. Examine the structure of local governments with emphasis on county, city, and town.

c. Identify current state and local officials.

d. Analyze the relationship among state and local governments.

e. Evaluate direct democracy by the initiative, referendum, and recall processes.

SSCG18 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the powers of Georgia’s state

and local governments.

a. Examine the powers of state and local government.

b. Examine sources of revenue received by each level of government.

c. Analyze the services provided by state and local government.

Unit Six State and Local Government Essential Questions

1. Where, specifically, does each level of government get its power? (CLI 2)

2. How does the source of funding for a government relate to its power? (CLI 2)

3. Why is balance of power important between state and local governments? (CLI 4)

4. What services are provided by state governments? (CLI 2)

Procedures for completing the Thinking Map

1. The students will be divided into groups to create a thinking map and a brief presentation to answer one of the following state government legislative topics. Groups will choose a thinking map that best fits the topic to be explained. Groups will use the Standards and essential questions.
2. Groups will pick one of the topics from the list below:

• Religious liberty
• Medical marijuana
• Budget:Economy and jobs
• Immigration
• Alcohol
• Education Failing schools
• Healthcare
• Casinos
• Guns on Campus

Thinking Map

State Government: The Georgia General Assembly

Procedures continued:

3. Compare and contrast the 2017 legislation and connect the legislation with the sections of the Standards and essential questions.

4. Analyze the importance of the legislation to the citizens of the state of Georgia.

5. All sub-topics should be annotated (meaning, it should describe how the event/bill/legislation on the line is significant and important) and described in detail. The Thinking map should reflect the status and success level of the legislation (did the bill make it to a law).

6. Remember to provide evidence from an article or articles that will allow you to argue the significance of the evidence for the legislation.

7. Present to the classmates in small group rotation. Individuals will peer evaluate the thinking map and presentation. Scholars will answer questions about the assignment and create a question during the presentation.

8. Groups will use the 18x24 white paper to draw and write the thinking map. All information should be on one side of the paper not exceeding the 18x24 size.

9. Enter a bibliography entry for your article. Use the back of your paper to write your entry.

10. Create a title on the front and MLA format on the back.

Answer the questions below before and during the presentation, you can write on this sheet.

Georgia General Assembly Group Analysis Questions

1. During the discussion of the state legislation, pay close attention to the analysis from the presenter. Do you agree with or disagree with the presenter’s analysis of the reasons that this legislation is a benefit to the citizens? Explain your response and as evidence provide a quote from the thinking map that supports your argument.

1. What do the bill's authors hope the legislation will accomplish?

1. Pick three ideas of the presenter’s discussion of the legislation to explain why you think these ideas would be the most important. Rank them from most important to least important.

1. From the presentation what was the most compelling argument about the legislation? Did the presenter make a persuasive argument for their position?