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Understanding US Government: Foundations and Functions

Learn about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the US Constitution, branches of government, Bill of Rights amendments, GA legislative review, judicial and executive powers, and more.

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Understanding US Government: Foundations and Functions

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  1. Unit 4 Warm-ups Constitution and Government

  2. 10/23: Articles of Confederation • 1)List three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation: • a) • b) • c) • 2) What was the purpose of creating a new U.S. Constitution?

  3. 10/25: Constitution • 1) List and describe the three branches of Government: • A) • B) • C) • 2) Name the two Georgians who signed the Constitution

  4. 11/5: Bill of Rights • 1) List 5 of the first 10 Amendments: • A) • B) • C) • D) • E)

  5. 11/14: Legislative Review • 1) Who is the presiding officer of the GA Senate? List two responsibilities he has to the GA Senate? • A) • B) • C) • 2) What are appropriations? Which part of the General Assembly creates appropriations?

  6. 11/15: Legislative Review 2 • 1) The General Assembly starts on __________ and the members must work for ______________ • 2) What is the name of powers that are given to Congress, but not written in the Constitution? • 3) According to the pie charts on p.539, how much of GA’s revenue comes from taxes?

  7. Warm up/Recap • Explain the differences in Trial Courts and Appellate Courts. • What are the 5 classes of courts and which have juries? • Explain jurisdiction… • What are some differences between civil and criminal law?

  8. Warm up/Recap • Explain the differences in Trial Courts and Appellate Courts. • What are the 5 classes of trial courts and which have juries? • Explain jurisdiction… • What are 4 differences between civil and criminal law?

  9. 12/5: Judicial Review • 1) What is an appellate court? • 2) List 3 forms of unruly behavior from juveniles: • A) • B) • C)

  10. 12/6: Judicial Review 2 • 1) List 4 differences between civil and criminal law • 2) List 4 of the Seven Delinquent Acts

  11. 12/17: Executive Review • 1) List three formal powers of the Governor: • 2) List three informal powers of the Governor: • 3) List two important responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor:

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