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SKILLS: To compare/contrast the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution (SS 8.5.10) To analyze the 3 branches of state government and the role of each.

ASSESSMENT: Jigsaw Activity Notes- Students read Ch. 25 material and take notes, teach group members the main ideas.

HOMEWORK: Read and study pages 374 -380 in textbook. Take notes over main ideas. Study for QUIZ on Thursday. (Questions are listed below)

1. What does the Constitution guarantee the national govt. will do for the states?
2. How is the Constitution amended? What is required?
3. Until the _____________, the state played a bigger role in everyday life of the people than the federal government.
4. Which Amendment made the national government the protector of personal rights against a state?
5. Another event which shifted more power from states to the federal government was the ___________ which occurred in 1929.
6. Describe at least 3 ways the federal government assisted people.
7. Which national programs created new regulations the states had to follow?
8. Which movement in th 1950's-60's caused another shift in power?
9. Which Supreme Court ruling meant the federal government would force states to comply and did not allow schools to be segregated?
10. What date did GA ratify the Constitution?
11. Describe how the 1777 GA constitution was different than the 1789 Constitution.
12. How many total state constitutions has GA created?
13. Which is longer - the U.S. Constitution or the GA State Constitution?
14. What are major differences between Georgia's constitution and the US Constitution?
15. Name 3 types of Local government.
16. Where does the local government get its power?
17. When there is a conflict, which government wins? What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
18. Name at least 3 Commissions that are under the GA Executive branch.
19. Which branch of GA government is the largest?
20. How long do House of Rep. in GA General Assembly serve? How long do GA State Senators in General Assembly serve?

NOTE: Print this and bring to class to prove you looked at blog - (or bring note from parent) Answer this question on QUIZ for Bonus Points -
What was the first public housing project in America? See Photo caption in Ch. 25 for answer!!

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