government presentation
DESCRIPTION
Lesson introducing government, the three branches of government, separation of powers, checks and balances, the general format of the Constitution, and the rights and duties of citizens.TRANSCRIPT
National Government
State Government
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.
SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.
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Rights refer to the freedom that citizens have from government interference.
Duties are obligations that citizens are required by law to carry out.
