Unit 6 Test STUDY GUIDE (1-5)

CG5, CG6, E4

SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.
a. Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and differences of county and city governments in Georgia.
b. Compare and contrast the weak mayor-council, the strong mayor-council, and the council-manager forms of city government.
c. Describe the functions of special-purpose governments.
d. Evaluate the role of local government working with state agencies to administer state programs.

SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.
a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each
b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.
c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process.
d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences.

SS8E4 The student will identify revenue sources for and services provided by state and
local governments.
a. Trace sources of state revenue such as sales taxes, federal grants, personal income taxes, and property taxes.
b. Explain the distribution of state revenue to provide services.
c. Evaluate how choices are made given the limited revenues of state and local governments.

GA BUDGET 2015 LINK

Benchmark Study Guide (1-5)

Standards covered on test - G1, H1, H2, H3, H4, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CG6, E4

Teacher Notes (complete)

Review PowerPoints
Geography/Native Americans (G1, H1a)
Exploration (H1b,c)
Causes of Revolution (H3a)
Georgia in the Revolution (H3b)
Government (CG1, CG2, CG3, CG5)
Judicial Branch (CG4, CG6)

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Review Summaries
Native Americans, Exploration (H1a, H1b)
Geography (G1)
Colony (H2)
Revolution (H3)
Constitution (H4)
Government (CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CG6)

Upcoming Assessments (1-5)

CG6 Formative Retake - Tues, 12/15

Unit 6 Test (CG5, CG6, E4) - Tues, 12/15

2nd 9 Weeks Benchmark - Wed/Thurs, 12/16 and 12/17

Tift County Assignment

SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.

a. Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and differences of county and city governments in Georgia.

tiftcounty.org

THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL COUNT FOR 30 Formative points. (thats like 2 quizzes!!)

Directions:  Use the above website to answer the following on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Describe the history of Tift County. (5 pts)

2. List AND DESCRIBE the services offered by Tift County.  You may have to explore the website to find them all. (10 pts)

3. Find the name of ALL 4 Constitutional County Officers.  You may have to do a little searching. (5 pts)

4. Click on “County Commissioners” in the left column.  Then click on “Minutes”.  Find the minutes for the 2015 meeting of the Board of Commissioners.  Provide a SUMMARY of 5 different things that the Board is working on this year. (10 pts)

Tift County Assignment